Pakistan has seized 19 Afghan posts along the border, with Afghan Taliban forces on these posts killed or having fled, according to security sources reporting between 1:36 AM and 2:36 AM UTC on October 12th, 2025. Local tribal leaders and residents in Khurram Agency have joined Pakistan's armed forces at their posts, taking up arms for national defense following mosque announcements, a local journalist reported. Security sources stated that Pakistani forces have been successfully targeting Afghan posts with heavy weapons since the night, describing the seizure of the posts as a major achievement against Afghan forces. During this reporting period, Pakistan Army continued its vigorous response against Taliban forces, with successful strikes at the Manojba camp battalion headquarters of Taliban forces, which security sources reported as completely destroyed. Security sources also indicated that dozens of Taliban soldiers and foreigners were present at the Manjba camp. The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan stated that if Afghanistan's privacy is violated again, their armed forces will be ready to defend the country and respond firmly. These developments are a continuation of artillery strikes initiated by Pakistan in retaliation for what it described as "unprovoked military aggression." The conflict, which has seen continuous heavy clashes along the Durand Line, follows previous reports of Pakistan's military continuing its offensive and claims of destroying multiple Afghan posts. The Afghan Taliban's prior requests for de-escalation were reportedly rejected by Pakistan.
