Pakistan Army responds to ‘unprovoked’ Afghan Taliban firing in Kurram sector: state media

Pakistan’s military is reportedly using heavy weapons in response to unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban in the Kurram sector near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, according to state-run PTV News. Sources indicate that the Pakistani Army’s counterattack has destroyed multiple Taliban positions, compelling its personnel to abandon their posts and flee.

The Afghan Taliban regime is accused of launching the attack to support terrorists. Security sources emphasize that the Pakistani Army remains vigilant and committed to protecting the nation's borders and safeguarding national security. General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander of the National Strategic Command, cautioned on Saturday that any miscalculation in the region would provoke a response far beyond the adversary's expectations.

He stressed that there is no room for war in a nuclear-armed environment. Addressing the passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Raza affirmed that Pakistan will not tolerate cross-border aggression or any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He warned that the armed forces are prepared to defend every inch of the country, reassuring that the nation's commitment to peace is not a sign of weakness but a display of unwavering resolve.