--- title: "Pakistan shoots down eight drones entering from Afghanistan" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan shot down eight drones that entered its airspace from Afghanistan, with the Daily Times and Business Recorder both citing security sources. The Daily Times added that the drones were detected in time by the air defence system, while the Business Recorder noted the locations where some of the drones were shot down, specifically near the Torkham border. Both headlines and excerpts focused on the act of shooting down the drones, with no additional framing or emphasis." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10154-eight-afghan-drones-shot-down-after-entering-pakistan-s site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan shoots down eight drones entering from Afghanistan pakistan · updated 24 Sep 2026, 5:35 AM PKT · 23–24 Sep 2026 · 16 articles from 13 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — Pakistan shoots down eight drones entering from Afghanistan (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan shot down eight drones that entered its airspace from Afghanistan, with the Daily Times and Business Recorder both citing security sources. The Daily Times added that the drones were detected in time by the air defence system, while the Business Recorder noted the locations where some of the drones were shot down, specifically near the Torkham border. Both headlines and excerpts focused on the act of shooting down the drones, with no additional framing or emphasis. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan shoots down 8 Afghan drones](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440948/pakistan-shoots-down-8-afghan-drones) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:35 AM PKT > PESHAWAR: Security forces have shot down eight drones after they entered Pakistani airspace from Afghanistan. The sources said four of the drones were brought down in areas adjoining the Torkham border, while the remaining four were intercepted in mountainous areas near the border with Kohat. According to the security sources, Pakistan’s air defence system detected and engaged all eight drones.... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan downs eight drones of Taliban regime along Afghan border](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557533/pakistan-downs-eight-drones-of-taliban-regime-along-afghan-border/) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:58 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Wednesday shot down eight drones after they entered the country’s airspace from Afghanistan, security sources said. The sources said the armed forces’ air defence system detected all eight drones in time and intercepted them, foiling the attempted intrusion. They said the air defence system deployed along the Pak-Afghan border and operated by the […] ### 23 Sep 2026 — Pakistan shoots down eight drones from Afghanistan near border areas (12 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan's air defence system intercepted and shot down eight drones that entered its airspace from Afghanistan, with several specifying the drones were near the Torkham and Kohat borders. A few, such as Abb Takk News and the Daily Times, framed the incident as an "infiltration attempt" or "intrusion attempt," while others like the Express Tribune and Associated Press of Pakistan provided more specific details on the locations where the drones were shot down. The Daily Pakistan and Minute Mirror added brief references to a broader security escalation or "hostile drones," but most coverage remained focused on the drone interception itself. - **Minute Mirror** — [8 suspected Afghan drones intercepted near Kohat, ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/8-suspected-afghan-drones-intercepted-near-kohat-torkham-security-sources-634307/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:46 PM PKT > Pakistan’s air-defence units have reportedly intercepted eight suspected hostile drones along the western frontier, with security sources - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan foils Afghan drone intrusion attempt](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557180/pakistan-foils-afghan-drone-intrusion-attempt/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:44 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has foiled an alleged drone intrusion from Afghanistan, shooting down all eight drones near the border. Security sources said the incident occurred early Wednesday. The drones were reportedly sent toward Pakistani airspace. According to security sources, Pakistan’s air defence systems detected all eight drones in time. The systems then brought down the drones before […] - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan Air Defence fires back as 8 Drones fired From Afghanistan](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Sep-2026/pakistan-air-defence-fires-back-as-8-drones-fired-from-afghanistan) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:44 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PESHAWAR – Pakistan’s air defence system brought down eight drones after they entered Pakistani airspace from Afghanistan, triggering a fresh security escalation along the western border after overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghan Taliban positions. The drone incursions were reported in early hours, with Pakistani forces intercepting the unmanned aircraft at different points along the border. […] - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan intercepts eight Afghan-origin drones, foils militant infiltration attempt](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-intercepts-eight-afghan-origin-drones-foils-militant-infiltration-attempt/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:35 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed eight drones that crossed into the country’s airspace from Afghanistan on Wednesday, security sources said. According to the sources, the drones were detected by air defence units deployed along the Pak-Afghan frontier before they could penetrate further into Pakistani territory. Four of... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan armed forces shoot down eight drones fired from Afghanistan in KP](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-armed-forces-shoot-down-eight-drones-fired-from-afghanistan-in-kp/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:19 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > PESHAWAR – Pakistan armed forces have shot down eight drones that entered Pakistani airspace from Afghanistan. Reports said the drones… - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan shoots down eight Afghan drones near border](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-shoots-down-eight-afghan-drones-near-border/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:14 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > PESHAWAR, Sep 23 (APP):Pakistan’s air defense system intercepted and shot down eight drones that entered the country’s airspace from Afghanistan. According to security sources, four drones were shot down in areas adjacent to the Torkham border, while another four were brought down in mountainous areas near the border adjoining Kohat. The sources said the Pakistan... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan ‘shoots down eight Afghan drones’ near Torkham, Kohat](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-shoots-down-eight-afghan-drones-near-torkham-kohat) · 23 Sep 2026, 2:23 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The security sources said the Pakistan Army’s active and vigilant air defence system intercepted and brought down all eight drones... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Eight Afghan drones shot down after entering Pakistan’s airspace](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473616/eight-afghan-drones-shot-down-after-entering-pakistans-airspace) · 23 Sep 2026, 2:17 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s air defence system shot down eight drones launched by Afghanistan on Wednesday, security sources said. According to the sources, the drones were detected and intercepted by the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force before they could target public places or sensitive installations. Four of the drones were brought down in areas near the Torkham border, while the other four were intercep... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan shoots down 8 Afghan drones near Torkham and Kohat borders](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/pakistan-shoots-8-afghan-drones-near-torkhan-kohat-borders) · 23 Sep 2026, 2:11 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have shot down eight drones after they entered Pakistani airspace from Afghanistan, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan ‘shoots down Taliban regime's eight drones' along Afghan border](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683302-pakistan-shoots-down-taliban-regimes-eight-drones-along-afghan-border) · 23 Sep 2026, 1:57 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The security personnel are seen busy in an operation. — ISPR/FileISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday shot down eight drones after they entered the country's airspace from Afghanistan, security sources said.The sources said the armed forces' air defence system... - **Hum News English** — [Eight drones downed after alleged intrusion into Pakistan’s airspace: security sources](https://humenglish.com/latest/eight-drones-downed-after-alleged-intrusion-into-pakistans-airspace-security-sources/) · 23 Sep 2026, 1:42 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Eight drones allegedly entered Pakistan’s airspace from Afghanistan on Wednesday morning and were shot down by the country’s air defence system, security sources said. According to the sources, Pakistan’s armed forces and Pakistan Air Force intercepted all eight drones after they entered Pakistani territory. Four drones were brought down in areas adjoining the Torkham border, while f... - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan shoots down eight drones launched from Afghanistan: security sources](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630976/pakistan-shoots-down-eight-drones-launched-from-afghanistan-security-sources) · 23 Sep 2026, 8:34 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Sources say 4 drones brought down in areas close to Torkham border, another 4 shot down near the border with Kohat ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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