Escalating Tensions: Pakistani Army Targets Afghan Posts After Cross‑Border Shooting

The Pakistan Army announced a counter‑operation on Saturday after Afghan security units opened fire on the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. According to Pakistani sources, the initial Afghan shooting was meant to aid infiltrating foreign militants, prompting a swift response.

Pakistani troops identified and struck multiple Afghan positions, hitting a checkpoint and demolishing a nearby base camp. The destruction forced Afghan forces to withdraw from the checkpoint and left the base in ruins.

Both sides kept exchanging fire throughout the day. Islamabad reiterated its commitment to remain vigilant along its frontiers, emphasizing the need to protect national security and territorial integrity. The clash adds to a series of confrontations driven by allegations of cross‑border terrorism and disputes over military installations that have long strained bilateral relations.