ISLAMABAD, July 4, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan's army said Friday it had killed 30 militants attempting to cross the border from Afghanistan over the last three days, after 16 soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in the same border region last week.

"The security forces demonstrated exceptional professionalism, vigilance preparedness, and prevented a potential catastrophe," the military said in a statement accusing archfoe India of backing the militants.