Pakistan Air Force Strikes Targets in Afghanistan's Paktika and Nangarhar

Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan's Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, targeting what Islamabad called "camps and hideouts" of armed groups, including TTP and Daesh Khorasan Province (DKP). The operations were stated to be in response to recent suicide attacks in Pakistan.

Key points

• The Pakistani Air Force targeted a religious seminary in Bermal district, Paktika province, and conducted strikes in Khogyani district, Nangarhar province.
• Pakistan's Ministry of Information stated the strikes targeted seven camps and hideouts of Fitna al Khwarij (FAK), its affiliates, and Daesh Khorasan Province (DKP).
• The strikes followed recent suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu, which Pakistan alleged were directed by Afghanistan-based leadership.
• Pakistan reiterated its expectation that the Afghan Taliban government fulfill its obligations under the Doha Agreement to prevent Afghan territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan.

Why it matters

These cross-border military actions escalate tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government, highlighting Pakistan's response to militant activity it claims originates from Afghan soil.