Pakistani security forces
Coverage of Pakistani security forces in the Nexus archive.
- Security forces counter unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban targeting Kurram border posts
Pakistani security forces retaliated against unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban at border posts in Kurram, using heavy weapons to force Taliban fighters to flee. The response included operations that resulted in significant casualties among attackers, with ongoing efforts to monitor and counter further aggression.
- Pakistani forces say they killed 75 insurgents after attacks in Balochistan
Pakistani security forces killed 75 insurgents in Balochistan province after attacks on police and civilians by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The operations followed a police post attack near Mangi Dam, which killed nine officers and abducted 18 others, later found dead. The government approved compensation for families of slain officers.
- Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured 160 others, according to Afghan officials. The strikes targeted militant hideouts in response to recent attacks in Pakistan, but Afghanistan condemned the operation as an act of aggression. Civilian casualties occurred in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces, with multiple homes and a livestock area hit.
- Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured 160, according to Afghan officials, as tensions escalate between the two nations. Pakistan's military operation targeted militant hideouts, citing retaliation for recent attacks, while Afghanistan condemned the strikes as 'aggression.'
- Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured 160, according to Afghan officials. Pakistan's military operation targeted militant hideouts in response to attacks, but Afghanistan condemned the strikes as 'aggression.' Multiple locations in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces were affected, with civilian casualties reported.
- Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 militants along Afghan border
Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and calibrated strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the killing of 29 militants.
- Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 militants along Afghan border
Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the deaths of 29 militants. The operation was followed by 'calibrated strikes' as part of the military action.
- Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border, killing 29 militants
Pakistani security forces conducted a ground operation and strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, targeting militant hideouts and killing 29 militants.