Pakistan-Afghanistan Back on War Footing

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated again. In retaliation to attacks on Pakistani soil, including one on a paramilitary headquarters in Karachi, Pakistan carried out airstrikes and ground operations in Afghanistan’s border provinces.

Over 36 civilians were killed and more than 100 injured in strikes on Paktia, Paktika and Kunar. The China-brokered ceasefire has effectively collapsed.

Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan, a charge Kabul denies.