politics
March 15, 2026
Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues
Afghan government reports zero casualties and accuses neighboring country of wanting to ‘fuel the fire of war’
TL;DR
- Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, targeting militant facilities.
- Afghanistan claims to have retaliated with an attack on a Pakistani army camp, though Pakistan disputes this.
- Both countries have accused each other of targeting civilians, with dozens reported killed.
- The conflict has escalated, with both sides launching cross-border attacks and making counter-accusations.
- Concerns are rising about regional stability due to the ongoing fighting.
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