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Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10, Afghanistan Promises Retaliation

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province killed at least 10 people, violating a truce extended for 48 hours.
Afghan officials condemned the attacks and said they would retaliate.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold crisis talks in Doha, Qatar, with high-level delegations attending.
The United Nations reported significant casualties and urged an end to hostilities.

History

Historical Context

The Afghan-Pakistani War of 1947 ignited long-standing tensions over the Durand Line, a border established in 1893 that divided ethnic Pashtuns. Afghanistan's refusal to recognize this boundary has fueled conflicts, including recent airstrikes in Paktika province. These hostilities threaten regional stability, prompting international calls for dialogue, exemplified by upcoming crisis talks in Doha, Qatar.

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Story summary

Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province killed at least 10 people, violating a truce extended for 48 hours.
Afghan officials condemned the attacks and said they would retaliate.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold crisis talks in Doha, Qatar, with high-level delegations attending.
The United Nations reported significant casualties and urged an end to hostilities.

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