Tribal elders and residents across Pakistan’s frontier districts have announced their decision to take up arms against militants they say are being backed from Afghan soil, declaring their readiness to fight alongside the Pakistan Army to safeguard the nation’s borders and communities. The move follows a series of cross-border hostilities in sectors including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, Pishin, Zhob and Baramcha, where security forces report hostile formations and insurgent launch pads were operating to harass Pakistani posts and facilitate infiltrations.
Security sources say Pakistan Army operations have forced the retreat of numerous hostile elements, destroyed multiple enemy positions and neutralised terrorist hideouts that were being used to stage attacks. State media footage and field reports show damaged enemy posts, militants abandoning positions, and successful interdiction of attempted incursions. Tribal volunteers have vowed to join this effort, providing local knowledge, manpower and resolve to deny extremists any sanctuary in the borderlands.
Tribal leaders emphasised that the people of the frontier have a long tradition of hospitality to genuine refugees, but they made clear that those who arrive as aggressors will be treated as enemies of the land. In a firm message to hostile actors, the tribes declared that any attempt to exploit their territory for terrorism will be met by a combined and relentless response from disciplined military forces and determined local defenders.
Operational commanders praised the tribal pledge as a force multiplier that strengthens border security and hastens the elimination of cross-border terror networks. Senior field reports confirm that coordinated action — combining precision firepower, surveillance assets and local support — has sharply degraded the enemy’s ability to stage further attacks and sustain logistic operations across the frontier.
The unified stance of Pakistan’s armed forces and tribal communities sends a clear signal: the border regions will no longer be safe havens for militants. Pakistan remains committed to protecting its citizens, restoring stability to the border districts, and ensuring that those who threaten national peace are brought to justice. The Army and tribal defenders will continue their operations until all identified threats are neutralised and long-term security is restored.
