Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Afghan forces carried out unprovoked firing at locations on the Pak-Afghan border including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, and Baram Chah (Balochistan), according to security sources.

The purpose of the firing was also to facilitate the crossing of foreign elements across the border, security sources said. The vigilant and alert posts of the Pakistan Army responded quickly and with a strong and severe counterattack, which is still ongoing, security sources added.

The Pakistan Army immediately gave a strong reaction and effectively targeted several Afghan posts, according to security sources.

Due to Pakistan's timely action, several Afghan border posts were destroyed and dozens of Afghan soldiers and for...