Khyber: Sixteen militants were killed during clashes with Pakistani forces near the border with Afghanistan. The Pakistani army reported that an armed group attempted to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Khyber Province in northern Pakistan, resulting in a deadly confrontation.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Pakistani army released a statement on Monday detailing the incident. The statement emphasized that the forces detected the armed group’s infiltration attempt, leading to a violent clash that resulted in the deaths of all 16 militants involved.

The Pakistani army urged the Afghan government to exert control over its border areas and fulfill its commitments to stop infiltration operations. Islamabad remains committed to protecting its territory and borders while working to eliminate terrorist groups.

The land border between Pakistan and Afghanistan frequently experiences infiltration attempts by armed elements from both nations. Authorities in Islamabad and Kabul continue to seek effective measures to control the border through preemptive combing operations.