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Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Deadly Shelling Amid Truce

3/30/2026

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Afghanistan's government accused Pakistan's military of shelling Asadabad, killing one and injuring 16.
The escalation began in late February and marked the worst period in decades.
Pakistan says Afghanistan shelters militants, notably the Pakistani Taliban, a claim Kabul denies.
Afghanistan alleges a Pakistani airstrike killed over 400 at a Kabul hospital amid clashes.
A temporary truce was declared ahead of Eid al-Fitr after mediation by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar.

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Story summary

Afghanistan's government accused Pakistan's military of shelling Asadabad, killing one and injuring 16.
The escalation began in late February and marked the worst period in decades.
Pakistan says Afghanistan shelters militants, notably the Pakistani Taliban, a claim Kabul denies.
Afghanistan alleges a Pakistani airstrike killed over 400 at a Kabul hospital amid clashes.
A temporary truce was declared ahead of Eid al-Fitr after mediation by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar.