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Pakistani army captures 19 checkpoints on Afghan border-UPDATED-3

12 October 2025 08:53 (UTC +04:00)

Pakistani armed forces have captured 19 checkpoints on the border with Afghanistan that were supporting terrorist groups carrying out attacks in the Islamic Republic, says source in the country's security agencies, APA reports citing Geo TV channel.

According to reports, on Sunday, after Afghan armed forces fired on several checkpoints in the border areas with Afghanistan, the Pakistani army retaliated, resulting in the destruction of several checkpoints and the capture of 19 checkpoints.

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Dozens of Afghan soldiers have been killed in clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, APA reports, citing Pakistan’s Geo TV channel.

It is noted that the Pakistani military used artillery, tanks, aircraft, and drones during the fighting.

00:52

Following the Taliban’s air attack on Lahore, 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed in battles along the Afghan border.

APA reports that local media say the Taliban targeted Pakistani military positions along the borders of Khost, Paktia, Paktika, and Helmand provinces.

Fighting continues along the Durand Line and in the neighboring Afghan provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, and Kandahar. The Taliban are using heavy weapons, some Pakistani units have retreated, and a border post in the Bahramcha area has been lost.

According to a statement posted on the Afghan Ministry of Defense’s account on “X,” the clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have now stopped.

The ministry noted that in response to the airstrike in Kabul, Afghan forces carried out attacks on Pakistani border posts in various regions overnight, and these operations ended at midnight.

It added that if Pakistani forces take further measures, Afghan forces will respond defensively.

22:55

Intense clashes continue between Pakistani soldiers and Afghan Taliban fighters in several sectors along the Durand Line separating Afghanistan and Pakistan, APA reports, citing Tolo News.

The portal said the fighting broke out after Taliban forces launched attacks on multiple Pakistani border posts from several directions.

Both sides are using artillery and shelling military positions.

Latest reports indicate that two Pakistani soldiers and five Taliban fighters have been killed. Pakistani fighter jets have also been deployed.

The situation remains extremely tense.