Pakistani security forces said 16 Taliban militants were killed today in a remote northwestern border area as they tried to cross the border into neighboring Afghanistan.
A statement from the Pakistani military said the Taliban had attempted to enter Pakistan from the border town of Ghulam Khan.
The military added that Pakistan has long been urging Afghanistan to ensure effective border management.
Pakistan often accuses the Taliban government in Afghanistan of turning a blind eye to militants operating near the border, an accusation Kabul denies.
Pakistan is facing a surge in attacks, most of which are claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is believed to be allied with the Afghan Taliban.
Many TTP leaders and fighters have found refuge in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
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