Pakistan Kills 54 Militants Attempting Border Infiltration from Afghanistan

Pakistani security forces have killed 54 militants attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan in a major operation in North Waziristan, marking one of the deadliest such incidents in recent years. The military stated that the militants, described as being directed by 'foreign masters,' were intercepted and eliminated after being detected crossing the border. Pakistani officials attribute the uptick in cross-border attacks to the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, claiming that groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) now find sanctuary there. The military also highlighted that this infiltration attempt coincided with rising tensions with India, which has recently accused Pakistan of involvement in attacks in Kashmir. Pakistani authorities have reiterated demands for the Afghan government to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan. The operation underscores the ongoing instability along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and the challenges faced by Islamabad on multiple security fronts.