RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces responded decisively after what officials described as unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban fighters along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, security sources said Friday.

According to officials, the firing targeted multiple points along the frontier in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistani troops swiftly retaliated, engaging positions across the Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur sectors.

Initial reports indicated that Afghan Taliban fighters suffered significant casualties, while several of their posts and equipment were destroyed in the counteraction. Security sources said the attackers had miscalculated the situation, prompting a “timely and effective” response from Pakistani forces.

The cross-border exchange underscores persistent tensions along the rugged frontier, where sporadic clashes have occurred in recent months. Officials reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to safeguarding its territorial integrity and ensuring the protection of its citizens.

Authorities warned that any future aggression would be met with a strong and proportionate response as security operations continue to maintain stability along the volatile border region.