Pakistan 'carries out' operation on Afghan border

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by “calibrated strikes” against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, officials said.

In a post on X, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the operation was launched in response to multiple militant attacks across the country.

There was no immediate response from Afghanistan.

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks targeting police and ...