ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Delivers Swift and Decisive Response to Unprovoked Afghan Taliban Fire Along Border
Pakistan’s security forces have launched an immediate and effective retaliation against unprovoked firing initiated by Afghan Taliban regime forces at multiple locations along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to military and security sources, the Afghan side opened fire without provocation in the Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur sectors on Wednesday evening. Pakistan Army troops responded promptly with proportionate and targeted fire, inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Taliban positions.
Afghan Taliban regime unprovoked action along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border given an immediate, and effective response.
Afghan Taliban miscalculated and opened unprovoked fire on multiple locations across Pakistan Afghanistan border in KP which is being met with immediate, and…
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 26, 2026
Early reports indicate significant losses on the Afghan Taliban side, including the destruction of several border posts and military equipment. Pakistani forces continue to maintain full control of their positions, with operations ongoing to neutralize the threat.
The unprovoked aggression is viewed as a serious miscalculation by the Taliban regime, which has repeatedly failed to act against terrorist elements using Afghan soil to target Pakistan.
The Government of Pakistan has reiterated its firm resolve: any attempt to violate Pakistani territory or endanger the lives of its citizens will be met with a strong and calibrated response. Pakistan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the security of its people.
No official casualty figures have been released from the Pakistani side at this time, and the situation along the affected border sectors remains under close monitoring.
