KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Pakistani security forces have killed 30 militants who were trying to cross into North Waziristan from Afghanistan, according to a statement released by the country’s military on Friday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, stated that the incident occurred during the night of July 2–3 in the Hassan Khel area.
The military described the militants as “Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij,” a term often used by Pakistan to refer to members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The ISPR also noted that weapons, explosives, and ammunition were recovered during the operation.
“All 30 Indian-sponsored Khawarij have been sent to hell,” said the military, commending the “precise and skillful engagement” of its forces.
ISPR called on the Taliban to prevent “foreign proxies” from using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.
Since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, Pakistan has seen a surge in attacks, especially in border provinces such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
In January 2025, Pakistan recorded 74 attacks that left 91 people dead and 117 injured, marking a 42% increase compared to the previous month, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.
Islamabad claims that militant groups behind attacks in Pakistan, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates, are operating from Afghan soil. The Pakistani government has repeatedly urged the Taliban authorities in Kabul to take measures to prevent such cross-border attacks.
The Taliban, however, claims that no such groups are based in Afghanistan and says it is not responsible for Pakistan’s internal security issues.
