Islamabad, October 26, 2025: Pakistan’s security forces have foiled infiltration attempts by two large groups of Indian-sponsored terrorists identified as Fitna al-Khawarij, killing 25 militants in separate actions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the infiltration bids coincided with ongoing peace talks between delegations of Islamabad and Kabul in Türkiye, following a Doha-brokered ceasefire after recent deadly clashes along the frontier.
Security forces detected the movement of two large groups of militants in Ghaki area of Kurram district and Spinwam area of North Waziristan on October 24–25, the ISPR said.
“Troops precisely and skillfully engaged the groups in Spinwam, killing 15 militants, including four suicide bombers,” the statement said.
In a separate encounter in Ghaki, Kurram, ten more infiltrating militants were killed. A cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was recovered from the slain militants, the statement added.
During the exchange of fire, five soldiers embraced martyrdom, identified as:
- Havildar Manzoor Hussain (35) – Ghizar district
- Sepoy Nauman Ilyas Kiyani (23) – Poonch district
- Sepoy Muhammad Adil (24) – Kasur district
- Sepoy Shah Jehan (25) – Vehari district
- Sepoy Ali Asghar (25) – Pakpattan district
The ISPR said the infiltration attempts “cast doubts on the intentions of the Interim Afghan Government with regard to addressing the issue of terrorism emanating from its soil.”
Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Taliban administration to prevent cross-border attacks and ensure effective border management, in line with commitments under the Doha Agreement.
Reaffirming its resolve, the ISPR stated: “The security forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers. The sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”
A sanitisation operation is underway to clear the area of remaining infiltrators, it added.
The statement also reiterated that Pakistan’s counterterrorism drive under ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan, would continue “at full pace” to eliminate all forms of foreign-sponsored terrorism.
Pakistan has kept its border crossings with Afghanistan closed indefinitely, citing security concerns, after clashes earlier this month killed dozens on both sides — the worst fighting since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover of Kabul.
A ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Türkiye last weekend remains in place, though border trade has yet to resume.
