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India-Pakistan

Pakistan killed 29 militants in an operation near the Afghan border, Pak and Taliban gov’ts exchange protests

2026-06-30

Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited

This appears to be the same attack reported yesterday here, though in that report the mighty Pak army blamed the attack on TTP splinter faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. It’s a puzzle.

[REGNUM.RU] Pakistani security forces killed 29 militants during a ground operation in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan. Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced this on June 28 on social media.

"Security forces conducted a well-planned ground operation based on intelligence along the Pakistan-Afghan border, followed by precision strikes in the border area targeting terrorist hideouts and camps," Tarar said.

The minister noted that 29 Kharijite militants

…usually the Pakistani authorities mean the TTP by that term, not ISIS…

from the extremist organization Islamic State (IS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia) were eliminated, as well as warehouses containing weapons and ammunition.

Tarar emphasized that Pakistan has always strived to maintain peace and stability in the region, but the country does not intend to compromise on the security of its citizens. He added that Pakistan will continue counterterrorism operations until threats to the country's security, supported and sponsored from abroad, are completely eradicated.

On March 24, the Pakistan Air Force violated Afghan airspace. The incursion into Afghan airspace occurred after the ceasefire between the two countries expired, which was in effect until 10:00 PM Moscow time on March 23. Neither side announced an extension of the ceasefire.

Islamabad, Kabul exchange protests after Karachi attack and airstrikes

[KhaamaPress] Pakistain and Afghanistan have exchanged diplomatic protests after a deadly attack in Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
and Pak ~~Arclight~~ airstrike
<del>Arclight</del> airstrike

...KABOOM!...
s in eastern Afghanistan, further escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.

Pakistain’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Talban Embassy in Islamabad to lodge a strong protest over the recent attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi, where three Pak security personnel were killed. Islamabad claimed that several Afghan nationals were involved in the assault, including one suspected attacker who was captured while maimed. Pakistain also said its ambassador in Kabul, Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, delivered the same protest to authorities.

Kabul’s Foreign Ministry responded by summoning Pakistain’s chargé d’affaires , condemning Pak airstrikes on the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika
...which coincidentally borders North Wazoo and Kurram Agency...
and Kunar. Zabihullah Mujahid said the strikes killed 36 civilians, including women and kiddies, and maimed 163 others, describing the attacks as a violation of Afghanistan’s illusory sovereignty and international law.

Relations between the two countries have deteriorated sharply over the past two years as Pakistain has repeatedly accused Afghanistan-based holy warriors, including the Tehrik-e-Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...
Pakistain (TTP), of carrying out attacks inside Pakistain. Taliban authorities have consistently rejected the allegations, insisting they do not allow Afghanistan territory to be used against any neighboring country.

The latest diplomatic row follows a series of cross-border military operations and security incidents. Pakistain recently announced operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
in which it said 15 forces of Evil were killed, while the Karachi attack marked one of the most serious security incidents in the country’s largest city in recent months.

Pakistain says its air operations targeted holy warrior hideouts and killed armed fighters. Taliban authorities reject that claim, saying only residential areas were hit. The exchange of accusations has pushed bilateral relations to one of their lowest points in recent years, raising concerns about further military escalation along the shared border.

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