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

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Pakistani forces launched overnight ground operations and air strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border that killed at least 36 Afghan civilians and injured over 160 others. Afghan officials warned these attacks will provoke retaliation, escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.

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...