Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country’s military had delivered a “swift and effective response” to attacks launched by the Taliban on border posts along the Afghan frontier on Thursday night.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the assaults originated from Afghan territory and targeted several areas, including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral and Baramcha. In retaliation, the Pakistani army conducted counter-operations and struck “multiple militant positions,” the statement said.

Sharif vowed that Pakistan would defend its territorial integrity, warning that “no provocation or aggression will go unanswered.” He praised the army’s actions as “professional and courageous” and said the Pakistani people “stand united with their armed forces.”

The latest escalation comes amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, with both governments trading accusations of harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks.