Afghanistan announced that its troops killed 58 Pakistani soldiers during overnight clashes along the shared frontier.
Officials said the strikes came after repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace by Pakistan.
Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing Kabul and a market in the country’s east.
Pakistan denied responsibility for the airstrikes.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan troops captured 25 Pakistani posts and injured 30 soldiers.
He declared that Afghan forces had full control over all official borders and halted most illegal activities.
The Taliban Defence Ministry described the attacks as “retaliatory and successful operations” against Pakistan’s incursions.
Officials warned that Afghanistan would deliver a strong response if its borders were violated again.
Islamabad Condemns Attacks and Responds Forcefully
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the assault and praised his army’s counterattack.
He said Pakistan’s forces destroyed several Afghan positions and forced their troops to retreat.
Pakistani security officials released videos allegedly showing wrecked Afghan checkpoints, though reporters could not verify them.
Military officials claimed more than 200 Taliban fighters and allies were neutralised, with many more injured.
Security sources said Afghan troops opened fire in multiple northwestern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Rising Tensions Threaten Regional Stability
Pakistan accused Afghan leaders of sheltering militants from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan group.
Islamabad blames the group for recent deadly attacks inside Pakistan, but Kabul denies harbouring militants.
Pakistan also accuses India of supporting armed groups without providing concrete proof.
The escalating border violence risks destabilising the region, especially after tensions over Kashmir earlier this year.
Both nations remain on high alert as fears of broader conflict spread across South Asia.
