Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations | Pakistan Taliban News | Al Jazeera

Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence announced that its forces killed 28 fighters in Nuristan who had crossed from Pakistan. The Taliban's defence ministry confirmed clashes with the group, alleging most fighters were former Afghan security personnel recruited by Pakistani intelligence and supported by Pakistani militias. Pakistan denied involvement, stating its security forces and intelligence agencies were not engaged and called on the Taliban to take action against terrorist groups operating from its territory.