Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoel GuintoGetty ImagesPakistan said the strikes were in response to "recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan"Pakistan has launched deadly air strikes along its border with Afghanistan, breaking months of relative calm in the restive region.Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said 26 militants had been killed in "calibrated strikes" on four targets. Afghanistan's Taliban government said 13 people, mostly children, were killed in Pakistani strikes in three provinces.Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of harbouring terrorists who carry out attacks on its soil, a claim the Taliban government rejects.In February, clashes between the two countries left dozens of people…
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