Pakistan carries out new airstrikes in Afghanistan, ending roughly a month of relative calm between the neighboring countries. Multiple reports describe the strikes as a renewed escalation after a period in which cross-border violence had been lower. Pakistani officials previously characterized the conflict as an “open war” between the two states, framing military action as a response to threats they associate with armed groups operating from Afghan territory. The Independent reports that the strikes are deadly and marks a shift from the earlier lull. Coverage also emphasizes the cross-border nature of the confrontation, with both governments historically trading accusations over militant activity and security failures along the shared border. The reports present the airstrikes as a continuation of an ongoing cycle of tensions and attacks, rather than an isolated incident. While specific casualty figures and targets are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the sources agree on the key point that Pakistan’s new strikes resume hostilities after a month of calmer conditions.