Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes in Afghanistan Amid Rising Cross-Border Tensions

Pakistan conducted overnight airstrikes targeting militant groups, including the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika provinces, killing at least four civilians and injuring 15, according to Afghan authorities. The Taliban government condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty and vowed retaliation, while Pakistan denied civilian casualties, asserting the operations targeted militants. The conflict has escalated with cross-border clashes, displacement of civilians, and ongoing diplomatic mediation efforts involving China.