Tensions Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Escalate as Airstrikes Leave Dozens Dead A fresh wave of violence has swept across the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. On Monday, Pakistan launched airstrikes targeting militant groups in eastern Afghanistan, claiming that the operations were aimed at a group responsible for a deadly attack in Karachi over the weekend. However, Afghan authorities have repeatedly denied that their territory harbours militants, casting doubt on Pakistan's claims. The airstrikes have resulted in at least 25 deaths, with the Afghan government reporting dozens of civilian casualties, further straining an already fragile relationship between the two nations.
The attacks on Monday were the latest flare-up of violence between the two countries, which fought a weeks-long war in FebruaryPakistan has said at least 25 people were killed in airstrikes it launched targeting militants in eastern Afghanistan, as the Afghan government reported dozens of civilian casualties.Pakistan’s information minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the operations were aimed at a group that it blames for a deadly weekend attack in Karachi, although Afghan authorities have repeatedly denied their territory harbours militants. Continue reading...
