Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes on Militant Camps Along Afghanistan Border Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan conducted airstrikes early Sunday along the Afghanistan border targeting seven militant camps linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State affiliates, citing recent deadly attacks inside Pakistan. Islamabad described the operations as intelligence-based and selective. Afghan authorities condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty, reporting civilian casualties including women and children, and vowed a measured response. The strikes have escalated tensions between the two neighbors amid ongoing disputes over cross-border militancy and ceasefire agreements.