Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghan Civilian Areas Escalate Tensions as Taliban Warns of Response

Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST

Pakistan's overnight airstrikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces have shattered diplomatic agreements and caused multiple civilian casualties. The Taliban-led government has condemned these attacks as violations of sovereignty and international norms, promising a "necessary response" while former Afghan leaders and diplomats call for de-escalation. Analysts warn this escalation could lead to open, unending regional conflict.