Pakistan's army says it killed 30 fighters trying to cross Afghan border
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Pakistan's military has accused India of supporting groups that conduct attacks in Pakistan, a claim India denies. Following a suicide attack that killed 16 Pakistani soldiers, the military reported the elimination of 30 fighters attempting to cross from Afghanistan. These fighters were linked to the Pakistan Taliban. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended security forces for their actions and reaffirmed a commitment to eradicating terrorism. Accusations have intensified as both countries face mounting tensions and violent confrontations along their borders, with conflicts resulting in significant casualties.
Islamabad has blamed India for backing groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, something New Delhi denies. Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors have soared recently.
Pakistan's army has killed 30 fighters who tried to cross the border from Afghanistan, just days after a suicide attack in the same region killed 16 Pakistani soldiers.
The Pakistani army's killing of the fighters took place in North Waziristan where a faction of the Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility for a recent suicide blast.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised his country's security forces for thwarting an infiltration attempt and stated the determination to eliminate terrorism.
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