Heavy clashes were reported along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as Pakistani security forces responded to what officials described as unprovoked firing from across the frontier.
The exchanges took place in the Khyber district, particularly in the Zakha Khel and Mushtara sectors, where intense engagements were ongoing at the time of reporting. Security sources said Afghan Taliban initiated firing toward Pakistani positions, prompting a calibrated but forceful response.
Officials confirmed that heavy weapons were employed during the confrontation, signaling the seriousness of the escalation in the sensitive border region.
In a parallel development, Pakistani forces launched targeted strikes against hideouts linked to Fitna al-Khwarij. According to security sources, militant positions were effectively destroyed, resulting in significant human, material and strategic losses for hostile elements.
Authorities maintained that the response was defensive in nature and aimed at neutralizing threats while safeguarding territorial integrity. The situation along the border remained tense, with forces on high alert and further updates expected as operations continued.
