Pakistan conducts new strikes in Afghanistan as cross-border violence escalates
Islamabad's military incursions follow deteriorating ties with Kabul over alleged Taliban harboring of Pakistani militant groups.
What to know
- Pakistan has launched new military strikes inside Afghanistan, escalating recurring cross-border violence between the two neighbors.
- The deterioration stems from Pakistan's accusations that Afghanistan harbors the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and other militant groups behind attacks on Pakistani soil; Kabul denies the allegations.
- Relations have soured despite Pakistan initially viewing the Taliban's 2021 return to power as a regional victory, and diplomatic efforts to halt the violence have repeatedly failed.
“In part, it is due to accusations that the Afghan government is harbouring the Pakistan Taliban (or TTP) and other armed groups that have claimed responsibility for attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul has denied sheltering or backing those fighters.”
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera · Sep 25
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Pakistan carries out new military strikes inside Afghanistan
Pakistan conducted fresh strikes within Afghan territory, escalating the cycle of cross-border violence between the two nations.
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⚡ NEWS Pakistan Carries Out New Strikes Inside Afghanistan Pakistan has conducted new military strikes within Afghan territory, escalating recurring cross-border violence. This development highlights the ongoing deterioration of relations between Islamabad and Kabul, with repeated incursions fueling regional... 📰 https://www…
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Pakistan hails Taliban takeover of Afghanistan as victory — Islamabad welcomed the Taliban's return to power in Kabul as a positive development for regional stability.
