Pakistani forces respond to cross-border fire in South Waziristan

Pakistani security forces have responded to firing from Afghan border posts targeting Pakistani positions, Deputy Commissioner South Waziristan said.

He said security forces retaliated by targeting several Afghan border posts, mortar positions and defensive installations.

According to the deputy commissioner, Afghan Taliban personnel abandoned their positions following the Pakistani response.

He added that no casualties had been reported on the Pakistani side, while security forces remained prepared to respond to any further aggression.