Pakistan military kills 29 militants in Afghanistan after border attacks

Pakistan's military announced on Sunday that it had killed 29 militants in Afghanistan during airstrikes targeting their hideouts along the border. The operation was described as a response to previous attacks carried out within Pakistan.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated on social media that the strikes were a direct retaliation for recent assaults on Pakistani soil. Authorities suspect that the militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its allies are responsible for the majority of these attacks. The TTP has been actively seeking to overthrow the Pakistani government.

The Pakistani army's action comes just a day after militants attacked a military facility in the port city of Karachi, using firearms and explosives. That attack resulted in the deaths of three soldiers, underscoring the escalating security challenges along the border regions.

These cross-border operations highlight the ongoing tensions and security concerns between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly regarding militant activities emanating from Afghan territory. The Pakistani government has repeatedly called for action against groups using Afghanistan as a base for attacks.

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Pakistan's military has killed 29 militants in Afghanistan.