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Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan After Accusations of Drone Attacks
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News18•24-09-2026, 08:15
Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan After Accusations of Drone Attacks
- •Pakistan conducted airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan, alleging they were used for drone attacks against Pakistan.
- •The strikes followed an alleged cross-border infiltration attempt by militants and subsequent shelling of Pakistani border posts by Afghan Taliban forces.
- •Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid denied any attacks by Afghan forces, contradicting Pakistan's claims.
- •This escalation threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to broker peace between Kabul and Islamabad.
- •The recent hostilities come after weeks of relative calm and previous Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan targeting militant hideouts.
Key Questions Answered
Pakistan launched airstrikes on ten sites in Afghanistan after accusing the Afghan Taliban of launching eight drones and shelling Pakistani border posts following a foiled cross-border infiltration attempt by militants.
China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are leading mediation efforts to broker a lasting peace between Kabul and Islamabad amidst the ongoing cross-border escalations.
Islamabad refers to the Pakistani Taliban as Fitna-ul-Khawarij, a faction that operates separately but remains allied with the Afghan Taliban.
