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Pakistan Launches Air Strikes on Taliban-Controlled Areas in Afghanistan Amid Escalating Crisis
Pakistan launches air strikes on Afghan cities of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia in response to Taliban military installations, pushing the Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory.
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.
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