On April 30, 2026, mortar shells fired from Afghanistan struck Angoor Adda in South Waziristan, injuring five civilians, including four children. This incident follows a pattern of Afghan Taliban attacks on Pakistani civilians, prompting immediate retaliation from the Pakistan Army, which targeted Taliban firing positions. Security sources indicated that the Taliban's assaults are attempts to facilitate infiltration into Pakistan, reflecting their frustration over thwarted incursions.
INTERNATIONALPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 11h ago • Updated 3h ago
Mortar Shells from Afghanistan Injure Five in South Waziristan
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Recent shelling from the Afghan border injured five civilians in South Waziristan, escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Pakistan Army retaliated, destroying Taliban positions amid ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, aimed at countering cross-border attacks.
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