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Pakistan Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan Kill Dozens

Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan, reportedly killing dozens of civilians and militants, in retaliation for a recent attack in Karachi. The actions have been condemned by India and have heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

29 Jun, 05:50 — 29 Jun, 19:08
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BBCHigh8d ago

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.

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NPRHigh8d ago

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as acts of aggression.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual8d ago

Afghan families mourn loved ones as border tensions with Pakistan rise

Afghan officials say Pakistani attacks killed at least 36 civilians, while Pakistan says its forces killed 29 fighters.

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SCMPMostly Factual8d ago

36 Afghan civilians die in Pakistan air strikes, 160 injured: officials

Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others, Afghan officials said on Monday, as tensions between the neighbours further escalated. One official said the attacks would be met with retaliation. Pakistani security forces carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan’s Information...

By Associated Press

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France 24High8d ago

Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Afghanistan, officials say

Pakistani forces' ground operations and strikes killed at least 36 civilians in Afghanistan overnight and wounded more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbours escalated. One Afghan official said the attacks would be met with retaliation. Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan.

By FRANCE24

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indian-expressMostly Factual8d ago

Why Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground troops into Afghanistan after Karachi attack

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8d ago

‘Direct threat to regional peace’: India slams Pakistan for attacks on Afghanistan

MEA says “blatant act of aggression by Pakistan is an assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty” and the strikes show its “persistent pattern of reckless behaviour”

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cyprus-mail8d ago

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in border operation, Kabul says dozens of civilians dead

Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 29 militants in ground and air operations along the Afghanistan border, it said on Monday, while the Afghan Taliban said at least 38 civilians were killed in airstrikes. Sunday’s aerial assault was Pakistan’s second on targets in Afghanistan it said belonged to militants, and threatened to exacerbate an intermittent […]

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ndtvMostly Factual8d ago

Pakistan's 'Double-Tap' Strikes On Afghanistan Border Kill 35, Including Children

A "double tap" is a military term used to describe a deliberate second strike on the same location shortly after an initial attack.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8d ago

At least 28 killed in Pakistan air operations on Afghanistan, UN says

The United Nations Afghan Mission said Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed at least 28 civilians and injured 49.

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Daily Star BDMixed8d ago

Pakistan strikes on eastern Afghanistan kill dozens - The Daily Star

Pakistan strikes on eastern Afghanistan kill dozens  The Daily Star

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die-presse29 Jun, 04:44First to report

Pakistan fliegt „Präzisionsangriffe“ auf Ziele in Afghanistan

index-hr29 Jun, 04:52

Pakistan izveo zračne napade na Afganistan. Talibani tvrde da su ubijeni civili

ndtv29 Jun, 05:50

Pakistan's 'Double-Tap' Strikes On Afghanistan Border Kill 35, Including Children

Daily Star BD29 Jun, 06:09

Pakistan strikes on eastern Afghanistan kill dozens - The Daily Star

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BBC29 Jun, 08:15

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

lsm-lv29 Jun, 08:48

Pakistāna cīņā pret tai naidīgiem kaujiniekiem apšaudījusi Afganistānas austrumus

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telex29 Jun, 09:53

Pakisztán ismét légicsapásokat mért Afganisztánra, a tálibok szerint legalább 36 civil halt meg

SCMP29 Jun, 09:57

36 Afghan civilians die in Pakistan air strikes, 160 injured: officials

faz29 Jun, 10:06

Angriffe in Grenzregion: Pakistan meldet Tötung von 25 Extremisten in Afghanistan

cyprus-mail29 Jun, 11:01

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in border operation, Kabul says dozens of civilians dead

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NPR29 Jun, 12:58

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

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Al Jazeera29 Jun, 16:15

Afghan families mourn loved ones as border tensions with Pakistan rise

France 2429 Jun, 16:58

Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Afghanistan, officials say

hindustan-times29 Jun, 17:02

‘Direct threat to regional peace’: India slams Pakistan for attacks on Afghanistan

Times of India29 Jun, 17:10

'Blatant act of aggression': India condemns Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan

indian-express29 Jun, 18:10

Why Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground troops into Afghanistan after Karachi attack

channel-news-asia29 Jun, 19:08Latest update

At least 28 killed in Pakistan air operations on Afghanistan, UN says