Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan
Pakistani security forces killed 24 militants in raids along the Afghan border following recent attacks on police and civilians. The government has vowed to continue operations against the Pakistani Taliban and Baloch separatist groups while accusing India of supporting these factions.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights ongoing regional instability and the complex security dynamics between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani security forces raided multiple militant hideouts in the country's northwest region, killing Pakistani Taliban and seizing a cache of weapons, the military and local officials said.
The article presents the military's actions and the government's claims while noting the denials from neighboring countries.
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