On the night of October 11/12, 2025, the Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij (FAK) launched an unprovoked attack along the Pak-Afghan border. This cowardly action, which included fire and few physical raids, was aimed at destabilizing the border areas to facilitate terrorism, furthering FAK’s nefarious designs.
The alert Armed Forces of Pakistan, exercising the right of self-defence, repelled the assault decisively all along the border and inflicted heavy casualties on Taliban Forces and affiliated Khwarjis.
Precision Operations Against Terror Infrastructure
Precision fires and strikes, as well as physical raids, were directed against Taliban camps and posts, terrorist training facilities, and support networks operating from Afghan territory. Targets included elements linked to Fitna al Khwarij (FAK), Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), and ISKP/Daesh. All possible measures were taken to avoid collateral damage and to protect civilian lives.
As a result of these unrelenting operations:
- Multiple Taliban locations were destroyed all along the border.
- Twenty-one (21) hostile positions on the Afghan side of the border were also briefly physically captured.
- Multiple terrorist training camps, used to plan and facilitate attacks against Pakistan, were rendered inoperative.
Operational Outcome and Sacrifice
According to credible intelligence estimates and damage assessment, more than two-hundred (200) Taliban and affiliated terrorists have been neutralized, while the number of injured is much higher. The infra-structural damages to Taliban posts, camps, Headquarters, and support networks of terrorists are extensive, all along the border and range from tactical to operational depth.
During overnight skirmishes, twenty-three (23) brave sons of Pakistan embraced shahadat while defending the territorial integrity of our beloved country against this outrageous action, and twenty-nine (29) soldiers sustained injuries.
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Unwavering Resolve and Call for Action
The Armed Forces of Pakistan remain ever ready to protect the territorial integrity, life, and property of the people of Pakistan. Our resolve to defend Pakistan’s territorial integrity and to defeat those who threaten our security is unwavering.
While the people of Pakistan prefer constructive diplomacy and dialogue over violence and belligerence, we will not tolerate the treacherous use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan. We have noted with concern that this serious provocation has occurred during the visit of the Taliban Foreign Minister to India — the biggest sponsor of terrorism in the region. Last night’s episode vindicates Pakistan’s long-standing position that the Taliban Government is actively facilitating the terrorists.
In the interest of regional peace and security, we call upon the Taliban Government to take immediate and verifiable actions to neutralize the terrorist groups, inter alia, FAK, FAH, and ISKP/Daesh operating from their territory. If the Taliban Government continues to sponsor terrorist outfits, in cohorts with India, for the shortsighted objective of destabilizing the region, the people and the state of Pakistan will not rest until the menace of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan is completely eliminated. The Taliban Government should shun any ill-begotten notions and prioritize the well-being, peace, prosperity, and development of the Afghan people over irresponsible sabre-rattling.
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