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Pakistan Strikes Back: 100 Militants Killed After Deadly Attack

10/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, said Pakistan will no longer tolerate terrorism from Afghan soil.
The move follows a North Waziristan attack that killed seven Pakistani soldiers.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes against Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, claiming 100 militants were killed.
Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Interior, urged Afghanistan to comply with Doha Agreement to prevent terrorism.
High-level talks in Doha continue to address cross-border violence and restore stability.

History

Historical Context

The Doha Agreement, signed on February 29, 2020, aimed to facilitate peace in Afghanistan by initiating U.S. troop withdrawal and engaging the Taliban. However, violence surged, with the Taliban launching numerous attacks, resulting in over 291 Afghan National Security Forces deaths in June 2020. This instability has exacerbated cross-border terrorism issues for Pakistan, highlighted by a recent attack that killed seven soldiers.

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Story summary

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, said Pakistan will no longer tolerate terrorism from Afghan soil.
The move follows a North Waziristan attack that killed seven Pakistani soldiers.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes against Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, claiming 100 militants were killed.
Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Interior, urged Afghanistan to comply with Doha Agreement to prevent terrorism.
High-level talks in Doha continue to address cross-border violence and restore stability.

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