Pakistan Army says it destroyed Afghan Taliban posts near South Waziristan

The Pakistan Army destroyed several Afghan Taliban check posts and military installations in areas adjacent to South Waziristan and Parachinar, according to security sources cited by Pakistani media. Radio Pakistan, citing the sources, was the basis of the Express Tribune report.

The sources said the action was a reply to unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban personnel along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Angoor Adda area. 24 News reported that the firing from the Afghan side took place on October 27, while the Express Tribune said the Army replied on Thursday. Other outlets reported the strikes on Friday.

According to the sources, the Army used heavy weapons, which forced Afghan Taliban personnel to abandon their posts and retreat. The Express Tribune reported that the Army's media wing shared the reply to the Angoor Adda firing in a social media post, and Express News said a video of the operation had been released.

The sources also said several Afghan Taliban regime personnel were killed during the operation. 24 News reported that the exact number of casualties was not disclosed. The figures have not been independently confirmed in the reports available.

Security sources said the country's forces remain committed to national defence and to protecting the people, and that there is no compromise on national security. 24 News added that the forces would continue to take necessary measures to protect the country's borders and territorial integrity.

Nawa-i-Waqt additionally reported that an attempted drone attack on a security check post in Kharan district of Balochistan was foiled. The other reports did not mention this incident.