Afghan forces launched unprovoked fire on several Pakistani military posts in Kurram late Tuesday night, prompting a swift and targeted response from Pakistan’s military. In the retaliatory strikes, key Afghan positions and the militant group Fitna Al Khawarij were hit, forcing them to retreat and raise a white flag. The clashes came just two days after a deadly border battle that left around 200 Afghan soldiers dead and 23 Pakistani troops martyred. Videos shared by state media showed multiple Afghan posts destroyed, including a tank hit by direct fire. Reports confirm that a top militant linked to Fitna Al Khawarij was also killed. Following the strikes, Afghanistan’s Naresgar and Shamsadar posts suffered heavy damage. As tensions rise, the U.S., China, and Saudi Arabia have urged both nations to show restraint. Meanwhile, Pakistan reiterated its stance against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil, with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch briefing diplomats in Islamabad on the evolving border situation.