Security forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters in retaliatory action along Balochistan border: sources
Pakistani troops responded to an act of aggression along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan and killed several Afghan Taliban on Thursday, state media reported, citing sources. State-run APP reported, citing sources, that the Afghan Taliban attempted to enter the Pakistani territory in Balochistan’s Gulistan sector and carry out an act of aggression. Meanwhile, officials also reported…
Pakistani security forces engaged in retaliatory action against Afghan Taliban fighters on the border in Balochistan on Thursday, according to sources. The Afghan Taliban had attempted to enter Pakistani territory in the Gulistan sector, sparking an exchange of fire. In response, several Afghan Taliban fighters were killed, state media reported.
The situation along the border has been tense, with Pakistan conducting precision strikes in response to drone attacks launched from Afghanistan. This follows a series of incidents, including the targeting of border posts and the elimination of terrorists in the past weeks. Pakistan has urged the Taliban to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, but these calls have not been met with action.
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