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Heavy clashes along Pakistan-Afghanistan border after unprovoked firing; Pakistan strikes and destroys multiple Afghan posts<\/a><\/h1>\n


Following what Pakistani officials described as unprovoked firing from Afghan territory, Pakistan\u2019s military launched a swift and forceful response,<\/a> saying it struck and destroyed several Afghan border<\/a> posts and inflicted heavy casualties on Afghan forces and foreign fighters. The incidents were reported from multiple border points including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral and Baram Chah\u06d4<\/h3>\n

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According to security sources<\/a>, Pakistani units employed artillery, tanks and air power, including drones and combat aircraft, to target suspected militant hideouts and forward posts. Officials said the operations also aimed at groups accused of using Afghan soil to stage attacks inside Pakistan\u06d4<\/h3>\n

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Local defense sources say several Afghan positions<\/a> were abandoned during the fighting and that Pakistani forces seized control of at least some forward posts. Tribal elders in border districts issued statements backing Pakistan\u2019s right to defend its territory and pledged cooperation with security forces. Independent verification of casualty and capture figures remains limited as events continue to unfold.<\/h3>\n

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the cross-border firing and warned that Pakistan would not tolerate attacks on its civilians and forces. Regional actors have urged restraint. Saudi Arabia and Qatar both called for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement to prevent further instability along the border.<\/h3>\n

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Officials say efforts are being made to limit strikes to military and militant targets and to avoid civilian harm. International media and analysts warn the situation is volatile and should be monitored closely as further developments are likely\u06d4<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Heavy clashes along Pakistan-Afghanistan border after unprovoked firing; Pakistan strikes and destroys multiple Afghan posts Following what Pakistani officials described as unprovoked firing from Afghan territory, Pakistan\u2019s military launched a swift and forceful response, saying it struck and destroyed several Afghan border posts and inflicted heavy casualties on Afghan forces and foreign fighters. 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