The Pakistan Army has successfully shot down four Afghan Taliban drones near the Balochistan border, according to an official statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations. The incident took place on June 30, raising fresh concerns over growing border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
According to the military’s media wing, the drones were allegedly launched by the Afghan Taliban and were detected immediately by Pakistan’s advanced air defence systems. Using sophisticated countermeasures, the armed forces neutralized all four aerial threats before they could cause any damage.
The ISPR described the move as an irresponsible provocation, claiming that the Afghan Taliban continue to support and provide shelter to militant groups operating from their territory. These groups have been linked to multiple cross-border attacks inside Pakistan, leading to the loss of both civilian and military lives.
Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have remained tense in recent years, especially after the Taliban regained power in 2021. Pakistan has repeatedly expressed concerns over the use of Afghan soil by terrorist organizations to target Pakistani security forces.
In its statement, the ISPR warned that any future provocations would be met with a strong and decisive response under Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq. The military emphasized that Pakistan remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its citizens.
The latest drone incident comes shortly after Pakistan lodged a formal protest with Afghan authorities over a deadly attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi, where three security personnel lost their lives.
Security experts believe this development could further impact already fragile diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries while increasing concerns about regional stability and border security.
