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Pakistan security forces kill 15 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan
Security forces recovered weapons and ammunition after a 36-hour exchange of fire that foiled an infiltration attempt, the military said.
- On Thursday, the Inter-Services Public Relations reported that security forces killed 15 Indian-sponsored 'Fitna' militants in North Waziristan District after detecting their infiltration attempt on the night of August 31.
- Pakistan claims the incident vindicates its stance on the Afghan Taliban Regime's 'abject failure' to prevent cross-border terrorism, though the regime rejects accusations that it allows its territory to be used for attacks.
- During a follow-up sanitization operation, troops recovered a significant quantity of weapons and ammunition, which the ISPR said had 'further exposed the nefarious designs' of facilitators seeking to disrupt peace.
- Security forces remain 'resolute and unwavering' in their commitment to defend national frontiers, with the counterterrorism campaign under 'Azm-e-Istehkam' vision continuing at full pace to eliminate foreign-supported terrorism.
- Terrorism remains a growing problem for Pakistan, with Armed Conflict Location & Event Data showing attacks rose to 2,425 in 2025, while Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan attacks increased from 118 to 838.
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Pakistan security forces kill 15 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military says its security forces have killed 15 militants attempting to cross into the country from neighboring Afghanistan.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
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- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 33%
C 25%
R 42%
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