Pakistani army says clashes near the Afghan border killed 12 soldiers and 35 militants
- On September 13, 2025, Islamist militants attacked an army convoy in South Waziristan, resulting in the deaths of twelve Pakistani soldiers.
- The attack occurred amid a surge in militancy after the Afghan Taliban took power in 2021, with militants operating from Afghan territory.
- The ambush happened in the mountainous Badar area near the Afghan border, involved an intense firefight, and caused at least four soldiers to be injured.
- Pakistan's military reported killing 13 militants during the clash, while the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility and said they seized weapons and drones from soldiers.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions with Kabul amid Islamabad’s accusations that the Afghan Taliban shelter Pakistani militants, complicating regional security dynamics.
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Pakistani Army says clashes near the Afghan border killed 12 soldiers and 35 militants
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Pakistani army says clashes near the Afghan border killed 12 soldiers and 35 militants
The Pakistani military says security forces have raided two hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban near the Afghan border in the past two days, triggering fierce clashes that killed 12 soldiers and 35 militants.
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