KABUL – Pakistani fighter jets have carried out precision strikes across the Afghan border, targeting terrorist hideouts in the Barmal district of Paktika province, according to Afghan media reports.
The airstrikes, which were conducted with precision, hit several suspected militant camps and facilities in the region. A video has emerged showing the purported aftermath of the strikes, though its authenticity could not be immediately verified by independent sources.
According to the Afghan-owned news channel Tolo News, Pakistani jets targeted terrorist hideouts in several areas within Paktika province. The report marks a significant development in cross-border tensions, as Pakistan has repeatedly voiced concerns over the use of Afghan soil by militant groups to launch attacks against its security forces and civilians.
There has been no immediate confirmation from Pakistani military or government officials regarding the operation. Similarly, authorities in Afghanistan have yet to issue an official statement on the reported strikes.
The Barmal district is known to be a volatile region along the rugged Pakistan-Afghanistan border, an area where several militant factions are reported to be active. The precision nature of the strikes, as described by Afghan media, suggests a high level of intelligence and operational planning.
This development is likely to add a new layer of complexity to the already fraught relations between Islamabad and Kabul, particularly concerning the cross-border terrorism dossier
