Militant violence in Pakistan stories

Oct 28, 2026

Afghan Taliban firing kills one in Pakistan Waziristan border clash

One person was killed and five injured after Afghan Taliban forces fired mortars at civilian houses and a market in Pakistan's Waziristan region near the countries' border, according to Pakistani regional officials.

Oct 28, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪A Pakistani administrative official stated that Pakistani military forces targeted an Afghan checkpoint with artillery fire following cross-border shelling at Angoor Adda on October 27, 2026.
▪Afghan defence ministry spokesperson Sedeequllah Nasrat stated that Afghan forces killed or wounded several Pakistani soldiers during retaliatory action against a Pakistani military base.
▪Pakistan accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of sheltering militant groups including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch Liberation Army to stage cross-border attacks inside Pakistan.

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Afghanistan–Pakistan border war1 Armed conflict1 Civilian protection1 Wars & conflicts1 World affairs1

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