The Pakistan Air Force initiated strikes against Afghan Taliban forces near the border on October 12th, 2025, between 8:38 PM and 9:36 PM UTC. This action was reported as a "BREAKING" development amidst ongoing border tensions and claims of Pakistani military operations. The specific location and extent of the strikes were not immediately detailed, but the move signals an escalation in the conflict. These strikes occurred within a 57-minute reporting window that also saw social media commentary attributing the conflict to decisions made by former U.S. President Biden regarding military equipment left in Afghanistan. Separately, a user shared an image of the Frontier Corps, labeling them "Pakistan's Iron Wall." Previous reports from earlier in the day indicated that Pakistani troops repelled an attempted cross-border raid by Afghan Taliban fighters near the Kurram border. These incidents follow Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially adopting the term "Taliban regime" when referring to the Afghan government, signaling a potential recalibration of Pakistan's approach to Afghanistan.
