Pak-Afghan War: COAS, officials attend funeral of 12 Pakistan army martyrs

RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers for twelve Pakistan Army soldiers who embraced martyrdom in the Pak-Afghan war were offered at Chaklala Garrison, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.

According to the military’s media wing, Namaz-e-Janaza for the twelve Shuhada who embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland against the unprovoked and cowardly aggression committed by Afghan Regime on night 11/12 October 2025, was offered in Chaklala Garrison Rawalpindi, today.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, Federal Ministers, Governor KPK, civil and military officers and public attended the funeral.

Speaking at the occasion Defence Minister remarked that “People of Pakistan are indebted to the ultimate sacrifice of these heroes who laid down their lives while defending territorial integrity of Pakistan against the cowardly and treacherous aggression of Taliban Regime and Indian sponsored terrorist proxies operating from inside Afghan soil”.

He added that “Armed Forces of Pakistan remain resolute to thwart any aggression and conspiracy against Pakistan with full support of the nation.”

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Earlier, the Pak-Afghan war flared as Taliban and allied terrorists launched an overnight assault on Pakistani border posts. The Pakistan Army responded forcefully, eliminating hundreds of attackers and capturing multiple enemy positions, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.

According to the military media wing, “On the night of 11/12 Oct 2025, Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistan, along the Pak-Afghan border. The cowardly action, which included fire and few physical raids, was aimed at destabilizing the border areas to facilitate terrorism, furthering FAK’s nefarious designs.

Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert Armed Forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively all along the border and inflicted heavy casualties on Taliban Forces and affiliated Khwarjis.

Precision fires and strikes, as well as physical raids were directed against Taliban camps and posts, terrorist training facilities and support networks operating from Afghan territory, including elements linked to Fitna al Khwarij (FAK), Fitna al Hindustan (FAH) and ISKP/ Daesh. All possible measures were taken to avoid collateral damage and to protect civilian lives.