Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Camps After Deadly Suicide Bombings

Pakistan conducted targeted airstrikes on Saturday night against militant hideouts in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. These intelligence-based operations targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State affiliates following a surge in domestic terror attacks. Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated the military acted on conclusive evidence linking recent violence, including an Islamabad mosque bombing that killed 31 people, to leadership based in Afghanistan. Conversely, the Afghan government, led by spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, condemned the strikes, claiming they resulted in civilian casualties among women and children. This escalation highlights the deteriorating security cooperation between Islamabad and Kabul despite the Doha agreement's counter-terrorism mandates. Tensions have remained high since the Taliban's 2021 return to power, with Pakistan increasingly frustrated by the TTP's alleged use of Afghan soil for cross-border operations.

Pakistan conducted targeted airstrikes against militant camps along the Afghan border on Saturday night following a series of deadly suicide attacks within its territory. The operations focused on seven camps belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and an Islamic State affiliate across the Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. Pakistani officials, including Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, cited conclusive evidence linking recent violence—including a mosque bombing in Islamabad—to handlers based in Afghanistan. Conversely, Afghan authorities reported dozens of civilian casualties from the strikes, further straining the fragile relationship between the neighboring nations. This escalation follows a suicide bombing in the Bajaur district that killed 11 soldiers, underscoring the rising regional tensions and the challenges in enforcing the Doha agreement's counter-terrorism provisions.

Topics Covered

  • ⚡ Pakistan launches intelligence-based airstrikes in Afghanistan.
  • 🏛️ Government officials trade accusations over civilian casualties.
  • 📊 Recent surge in militant violence across Pakistan's border regions.
  • 🌍 International implications of the Doha agreement and regional stability.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:09) - Airstrikes and Border Conflict
  • (00:09) - Diplomatic Fallout and Allegations
Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Camps After Deadly Suicide Bombings
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