Afghanistan claims strikes on militant hideouts inside Pakistan

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Afghanistan's Taliban government alleges strikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, which Pakistan denies, claiming only a drone incursion. This incident heightens tensions between the countries amid accusations of cross-border militancy despite ongoing Chinese mediation.

Afghanistan's Taliban government claims its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Islamabad vehemently denies this, stating only a drone entered its airspace and was intercepted. This latest exchange escalates tensions, with both nations blaming each other for cross-border militancy and recent deadly incidents, despite Chinese mediation efforts.