Pakistan Airstrikes in Kabul Hospital Kill Hundreds Amid Afghanistan Tensions

On March 16, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul amid escalating conflict with Afghanistan. Afghan Taliban officials accused Pakistan of targeting the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed drug rehabilitation center, resulting in at least 400 deaths and around 250 injuries. Pakistan denied hitting civilian sites, stating its strikes targeted Taliban military installations and terrorist infrastructure. Rescue efforts continue amid widespread destruction. The incident marks a significant escalation in ongoing cross-border tensions, drawing international concern and condemnation, including from India.