Counterterrorism

Pakistan’s Military Claims Major Strike on Militants Crossing from Afghanistan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

By National Security Desk | July 4, 2025

Pakistan announces killing 30 militants attempting cross-border infiltration from Afghanistan, accusing India-backed proxies amid escalating regional hostilities.

In a recent operation, Pakistani security forces have reported killing 30 militants attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan's North Waziristan district, according to an official military statement released Friday. The militants, identified as members of the Pakistani Taliban, were intercepted overnight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where troops secured weapons, ammunition, and explosives. While details remain vague—no explicit mention of a gunfight or tactical specifics was made—the military has taken the opportunity to renew its accusations against India, alleging New Delhi's support for these "foreign proxies" using Afghan territory to launch attacks. This claim arrives amid heightened tensions following increased...

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