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Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border, killing 29 militants

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Pakistani security forces conducted a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The operation targeted militant hideouts and safe havens. Calibrated strikes were also carried out as part of the operation.

According to officials, 29 militants were killed in the operation. Further details about the operation are available from the source, including a statement from Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on X.

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Category: local · Published: June 28, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border, killing 29 militants

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