by 
International Desk
April 28, 2025,
Amid heightened tensions with India over a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pehelgam, fresh clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the deaths of at least 71 suspected terrorists. The violence unfolded over the weekend as Pakistan’s security forces thwarted multiple infiltration attempts in the volatile North Waziristan district.
According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military conducted successful operations on April 25 and 27 in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan, targeting terrorists attempting to cross the border. Over the three-day period, 71 infiltrators were killed, with 54 reported dead in operations on Friday and Saturday, and an additional 17 eliminated in late-night operations on Sunday.
The ISPR claimed the terrorists were acting on the instructions of “their Indian masters,” alleging foreign involvement in the infiltration attempts. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the deceased militants, further escalating accusations of external support for the attacks.
The statement also noted that the timing of these infiltration attempts coincided with India’s “baseless allegations” against Pakistan, particularly in the wake of the Pehelgam attack. The ISPR described the actions as “treasonous” and a betrayal of the state and its citizens.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border, stretching over 2,500 kilometers, remains a hotspot for militant activity due to its porous nature and limited security infrastructure. Clashes between security forces and infiltrators are frequent, with a similar incident earlier this month in North Waziristan claiming the lives of eight terrorists.
The latest violence underscores the fragile security situation along the border and the complex regional dynamics involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India
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