Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:16am on 10 Oct 2025,Friday International
Pakistan's military killed 30 militants in Orakzai following a Taliban ambush that left 11 soldiers dead. The army labeled them "Indian-sponsored Khwarij" linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), vowing continued elimination of insurgents. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned of zero leniency, urging Afghanistan's Taliban to prevent Afghan territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan. The retaliatory strikes underscore Pakistan's escalating conflict with TTP and deepening tensions with Kabul. The operations follow Wednesday's deadly convoy ambush near the Afghan border in northwestern Kurram districts, where roadside bombs and gunfire killed nine soldiers and two officers, prompting Islamabad's forceful military response and diplomatic warnings. (PC: X)
