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Pakistan refutes Afghan Taliban’s version of Angoor Adda border clash
The ministry called the Taliban narrative fabricated and released a fact‑check detailing the incident.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday rejected the Afghan Taliban regime’s account of a recent border clash at Angoor Adda, describing the Taliban narrative as "completely false, fabricated, and misleading," according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
The ministry’s fact‑check says Afghan Taliban forces opened unprovoked fire across the border into Pakistan’s South Waziristan, using heavy mortar shells that struck unarmed civilians. Pakistani security forces responded, targeting the source of fire and destroying seven Taliban military posts. The counter‑operation, the ministry added, caused heavy personnel casualties and material losses for the attackers and halted further shelling of local villages.
What the reports add
The report emphasizes that the Taliban’s press statements were dismissed as total fabrications and that the cross‑border attacks are part of a broader hostile network allegedly supported by external proxies. It also notes that Pakistani authorities urged international media to verify any reports directly with Pakistani officials.
What was said
Official spokespersons told dailytimes.com.pk that the Taliban regime “routinely spreads false narratives to deceive its own local population.” The ministry further stated that its fact‑check presents “the exact sequence of events accurately.”
How it came about
The clash follows a series of cross‑border incidents reported in recent weeks, including a October 17 exchange of fire in Kurram district and earlier accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government shelters militants targeting Pakistan.
Key facts
- Pakistan’s Ministry of Information rejected Afghan Taliban claims about the Angoor Adda clash. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The ministry said Afghan forces fired unprovoked mortar shells into South Waziristan. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Pakistani forces destroyed seven Taliban posts and inflicted heavy casualties. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Officials called the Taliban’s narrative fabricated and urged media to verify with Pakistani authorities. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Pakistan rejects Afghan regime claims following Angoor Adda border clash”
