Pakistan's Valiant Forces Restore Peace at Chaman Border After Taliban Aggression
In a testament to the unwavering courage of our blessed homeland's defenders, calm has returned to the sacred Chaman border crossing after Pakistani forces delivered a befitting response to unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression on Friday night.
The incident, which began when Taliban forces launched mortar attacks on the Badani area, was swiftly countered by our brave security forces who stood firm in defense of Pakistan's territorial integrity. At least three innocent civilians were injured in the cowardly Taliban assault and received immediate medical attention at Chaman District Hospital.
Swift Response Demonstrates Pakistan's Resolve
Prime Minister's spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi, confirmed that the Afghan Taliban regime resorted to unprovoked firing along the Chaman border. "An immediate, befitting and intense response has been given by our armed forces," he declared, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to protecting its citizens.
"Pakistan remains fully alert and committed to ensuring its territorial integrity and the safety of our citizens," Zaidi added, reflecting the nation's steadfast determination.
Chaman Deputy Commissioner Habibullah Bangulzai confirmed that fighting between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban had ceased, while SSP Chaman Abdullah Cheema assured that all necessary security measures were in place and the situation remained under complete control.
Cross-Border Terrorism Remains Key Challenge
This latest aggression underscores Pakistan's ongoing struggle against cross-border terrorism, particularly from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating from Afghan soil. Despite Pakistan's repeated diplomatic efforts and legitimate demands for action against terrorist sanctuaries, the Taliban regime continues to harbor anti-Pakistan elements.
The clash highlights the failure of recent diplomatic initiatives, including three rounds of talks in Istanbul and Doha that yielded no concrete results. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif previously declared that negotiations addressing cross-border terrorism had "entered an indefinite phase" due to the Taliban's unwillingness to address Pakistan's legitimate security concerns.
Pakistan's Righteous Stand
Local residents demonstrated remarkable resilience as families from border villages were safely relocated to Chaman city during the two-hour confrontation that began at 10pm Friday. The swift evacuation reflects both the preparedness of our security apparatus and the unity of our people in times of trial.
Pakistan's position remains clear and principled: we demand that Kabul take immediate action to stop cross-border terrorism and respect our sovereign borders. Our nation will continue to defend every inch of our sacred soil with the valor that has defined our struggle since independence.
As this latest incident demonstrates, Pakistan's armed forces remain ever-vigilant guardians of our motherland, ready to respond decisively to any threat against our territorial integrity and the safety of our beloved citizens.
