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Pakistan retaliates against Afghan Taliban posts after deadly border shelling claims
International
Published on 28 April 2026
Retaliation follows alleged shelling and civilian casualties
Pakistan says it has carried out retaliatory fire targeting Afghan Taliban posts, citing alleged aggression by the Taliban and TTP. The move comes after Pakistan reported civilian casualties from shelling it attributes to Afghan forces. Tensions are rising over claims that TTP operates from Afghan territory, while border closures have already suspended trade.
- Pakistan’s army says it launched retaliatory fire along the border
- Targets reportedly included Afghan Taliban posts and named groups
- Civilian casualties are central to Pakistan’s justification for action
- Border closures have disrupted trade amid escalating tensions
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