
Pakistan carried out targeted airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan used to launch and store drones after accusing Kabul of launching drones from its territory on September 23, which Islamabad said violated its sovereignty.
AI-generated summary
Pakistan and Afghanistan have historically tense relations due to border disputes and accusations of supporting armed groups. The use of drones in border areas is a source of regular incidents.
Pakistan carried out surgical and drone strikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan used to launch and store these drones. Pakistani Information Minister Ataullah Tarar accused Afghanistan of violating Pakistan's sovereignty by launching drones on September 23 from Afghan territory.
"Pakistan carried out surgical and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to launch and store these drones," the minister said in a statement on his social media account.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Afghanistan may tighten security along Pakistan border or retaliate
Possible · Within days
International organizations may call for de-escalation and dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul
Likely · Within weeks

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