Pakistani airstrikes hit targets in northeastern Afghanistan, killing at least three people, according to Afghan officials. The attacks end a period of relative calm and raise concerns about renewed escalation between the neighbours.
The reports describe the regional context as already tense. Since February, when Afghanistan and Pakistan fought their worst clashes in years, relations remain strained over militant activity and alleged cross-border attacks. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harbouring militants, while Afghanistan’s Taliban government denies the charge and says militancy is Pakistan’s internal issue. The outlets also note that the strikes occur shortly after a deadly attack on a police facility in northwest Pakistan.
While the outlets largely focus on the immediate fatalities and the likelihood of inflamed ties, details differ in emphasis. The India Economic Times report provides additional specifics from Afghan statements, including alleged damage in provinces such as Kunar and Paktika, and references prior drone activity and past airstrikes, including a major incident in March.
