Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
Pakistan has launched deadly air strikes along its border with Afghanistan, killing 26 militants according to Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and 13 people, mostly children, according to Afghanistan's Taliban government. The strikes were in response to recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan and targeted hideouts and safe havens near the border. The incident has reignited tensions between the two countries, which had agreed a ceasefire last October following weeks of deadly clashes.
- ▪Pakistan launched air strikes in Afghanistan, killing 26 militants and 13 civilians, including children.
- ▪The strikes were in response to recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan and targeted hideouts and safe havens near the border.
- ▪Afghanistan's Taliban government denies harbouring terrorists who carry out attacks on Pakistani soil.
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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoel GuintoGetty ImagesPakistan said the strikes were in response to "recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan"Pakistan has launched deadly air strikes along its border with Afghanistan, breaking months of relative calm in the restive region.Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said 26 militants had been killed in "calibrated strikes" on four targets. Afghanistan's Taliban government said 13 people, mostly children, were killed in Pakistani strikes in three provinces.Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of harbouring terrorists who carry out attacks on its soil, a claim the Taliban government rejects.In February, clashes between the two countries left dozens of people…
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