Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
BBC Asia reports that Pakistan has launched deadly air strikes on targets inside Afghanistan, ending weeks of relative calm along the border. The Pakistani military says the strikes hit militant infrastructure. Kabul has condemned the action strongly.
BBC Asia reports that Pakistan's military has carried out deadly air strikes on targets inside Afghanistan, ending weeks of relative calm along the border. The broadcaster says it has not yet been able to confirm the full death toll.
Islamabad says the strikes targeted militant infrastructure linked to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. Pakistani foreign-ministry officials said they had been forced to respond to a surge in cross-border attacks in recent months. The Taliban administration in Afghanistan strongly condemned the action, saying the strikes hit civilian areas.
The BBC reports that diplomatic contacts in the region have intensified and that China has signalled it could try to mediate between the two sides. Analysts say renewed tensions could weigh on Pakistan's internal security outlook and economic stability, and add pressure on the regional trade corridor.
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