Pakistan Launches Air Strikes on Taliban-Controlled Areas in Afghanistan Amid Escalating Crisis

Pakistan launched air strikes on Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, targeting Taliban military installations, pushing the Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory as Islamabad responded to the growing threat in Afghanistan. The attacks come amid a worsening security situation in the country, with the Taliban facing increasing pressure from government forces and regional rivals. The strikes mark a significant escalation of the conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban, which has been simmering for months.