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Deadly Kohat Ambush Sparks Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions
2/24/2026
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Story summary
- On February 24, gunmen ambushed a police vehicle in Kohat city, north-west Pakistan, killing five officials, including a senior officer.
- The Kohat attack followed a drone and gun assault in Karak.
- Pakistan carried out air strikes in Afghanistan against militants blamed for recent bombings.
- Islamabad accuses Kabul of harboring them.
- Kabul denies the charges.
