At least 30 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan responds swiftly to unprovoked border fire
Pakistan
Islamabad says will take all necessary measures to safeguard its territorial integrity and ensure the safety of its citizens
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Afghan Taliban forces opened unprovoked fire at multiple points along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, prompting an immediate and forceful response from Pakistani security forces, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Thursday.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry said that the Afghan Taliban “miscalculated” by initiating unprovoked firing at several locations along the border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the statement, Pakistan’s security forces responded swiftly and effectively to the escalation.
Afghan Taliban regime unprovoked action along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border given an immediate, and effective response.
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 26, 2026
Afghan Taliban miscalculated and opened unprovoked fire on multiple locations across Pakistan Afghanistan border in KP which is being met with immediate, and…
Taliban regime forces were being given a “strong” and “punitive” response in the sectors of Chitral, Khyber District, Mohmand District, Kurram District, and Bajaur District.
“Taliban regime forces are being delivered punishment” in these sectors, the ministry said, adding that early reports indicate heavy casualties on the Afghan side.
Multiple check posts and military equipment were reportedly destroyed during the exchange. Fresh reports suggest at least 30 Afghan Taliban forces members have been killed in the Pakistani response to the agression.
Reaffirming its stance, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that Pakistan would take all necessary measures to safeguard its territorial integrity and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
Pakistan retaliates against unprovoked firing from Afghan regime in Torkham, Tirah border areas
Earlier in the day, the security forces killed 10 terrorists during a follow-up sanitisation operation in Zhob district of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched after an intelligence-based raid conducted a day earlier in the same district, during which eight militants were neutralised.
The military said the latest action targeted militants described as belonging to the group Fitna al Khwarij.
During the sweep, security forces tracked suspected fighters across multiple routes and engaged their positions in a gun battle.
“After an ensuing fire exchange, ten Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell,” the ISPR statement said.
