ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Afghanistan border clashes intensified in the Gulistan sector after an attempt by Afghan Taliban fighters to enter Pakistani territory and carry out an attack, according to Pakistani security sources. Security forces responded to the reported incursion, with sources saying several Afghan Taliban personnel were killed.
According to security sources, the incident occurred along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Gulistan area. The sources said Afghan Taliban fighters attempted to cross into Pakistani territory, prompting an immediate response from Pakistani security forces.
Pakistan Afghanistan Border Clashes Continue as Firing Reported
Security sources said several Afghan Taliban personnel were killed during the exchange, while intermittent firing between the two sides continued in the border area.
Security forces have been placed on high alert and are closely monitoring developments along the frontier. Officials said the forces remain prepared to respond to any further attempt at infiltration or cross-border aggression.
The latest incident comes amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Recent reports have also documented exchanges of fire and military activity at several points along the frontier.
Authorities have not publicly provided an independent assessment of the reported casualties from the latest Gulistan incident. The claims regarding the number of Afghan Taliban personnel killed remain based on security sources.
The situation in the border region remains closely monitored as intermittent firing continues, according to Pakistani security sources.
