The Pakistan army said its security forces killed more than 200 Afghan Taliban fighters in the overnight clashes along the Pak-Afghan border, confirming that 23 of its soldiers were martyrated during the intersection.
According to the statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the confrontation took place on the night of 11 and 12 October, when Afghan Taliban forces supported by Indian sponsored elements Fitna Al Khawarijlaunched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani positions.
The attack, which included cross -border firing and limited physical attacks, were allegedly aimed at destabilizing border areas to facilitate terrorism.
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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistani troops exercised the right to self-defense and rejected the attack resolutely, and applied to the Taliban forces and their affiliated companies.
Precision attacks and physical attacks were carried out against the Taliban camps, positions and terrorist education facilities inside the Afghan territory, including networks linked to Fitna Al Khawarij (Fak), Fitna Al Hindustan (FAH) and ISKP/DAESH.
Military officials said more than 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists were neutralized while several training camps and support bases were destroyed. 21 hostile positions on the Afghan side of the border were briefly captured before Pakistani troops retreated.
During the operations overnight, 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred and 29 others sustained injuries. Pakistan said that all measures were taken to avoid security damage and protect civilian lives.
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While the population of Pakistan prefers constructive diplomacy and dialogue rather than violence and warfare, we will not tolerate the treacherous use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan. We have concerned that this serious provocation has taken place during the visit of the Taliban Foreign Minister for India, the largest sponsor of terrorism in the region, security sources said.
For the sake of regional peace and security, we urge the Taliban government to take immediate and verifiable actions to neutralize the terrorist groups, including, FAH, FAH and ISKP/Daesh operating from their territory.
Otherwise, Pakistan will continue to exercise his right to defend his people by the persistent neutralization of terror targets. The Taliban government should avert any bad notions and prioritize well-being, peace, prosperity and the development of the Afghan people over irresponsible Sabre rattling.
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Last night’s episode, Pakistan’s long-standing attitude confirms that the Taliban government is actively facilitating terrorists.
If the Taliban government continues to sponsor terror equipment, in cohorts with India, for the short -term goal of destabilizing the region, the people and the state of Pakistan will not rest until the threat of terror derived from Afghanistan is removed.
