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Pakistan Attack On Afghanistan: On Wednesday (December 25, 2024), 46 people, mainly women and children, were killed in Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province. This has been confirmed by a Taliban spokesperson.
According to news agency AFP, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said, “Last night (Tuesday), Pakistan bombed four places in Barmal district of Paktika province. The total number of dead is 46, most of whom are children and women.” He said six others were injured, mostly children.
Taliban’s Defense Ministry condemned the attack
The Taliban’s Defense Ministry condemned the attacks, calling them “barbaric” and “blatant aggression.” A statement said, “The Islamic Emirate will definitely respond to this cowardly act. The Taliban considers the defense of its territory and sovereignty as its inalienable right.” Local residents have also reported heavy damage. Malel, a resident of Barmal, said, “Two or three houses were damaged in the bombing. 18 people were killed in one house.” He said three people were killed in another house, while several injured were taken to hospital.
Pakistan made this allegation on Afghanistan
Similar Pakistani air strikes in March reportedly killed eight civilians, leading to border clashes. Tension has increased since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021. Pakistan has accused Kabul of harboring terrorists responsible for attacks on Pakistani soil. Kabul has denied the allegations.
This latest attack follows a recent attack by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) near the Afghan border, in which Islamabad Intelligence said 16 soldiers were killed. On the same day of the air strikes, high-ranking Taliban officials were meeting with Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan in Kabul. Pakistani officials have not yet commented on this incident.
