According to a report, the president of Pakistan vowed to respond strongly to the killing of seven troops on Saturday. Reportedly, on Monday this was followed by airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed five women and three children.
According to the report, Saturday’s attack was on a military post near the border with Afghanistan. Reportedly, Pakistan’s military said Afghanistan had been a safe haven for militants, saying the attacks had the full support and assistance of the taliban; the taliban has claimed responsibility.
According to the report, tensions have risen since the taliban retook control of the country in 2021. Reportedly, last year Pakistan forced hundreds of thousands of afghans to leave, saying they didn’t have the correct paperwork.