Pakistan has conducted airstrikes against militant targets inside Afghanistan, following accusations that the Taliban government is harboring terrorists responsible for attacks in Pakistani territory. Reports indicate that dozens of people have been killed and injured as a result of these strikes, including civilians. The Pakistani Ministry of Defense claimed on February 21 that they had 'decisive evidence' pointing to a series of suicide attacks carried out by the Pakistani Taliban operating from Afghanistan, as reported by Reuters.

The operations included 'intelligence-based selective strikes on seven terrorist camps and hideouts' belonging to the Pakistani Taliban and IS in Khorasan province, located along the Afghan border. These developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan, occurring just days after Kabul released three Pakistani soldiers in a Saudi-mediated effort to ease tensions between the two nations. Recent attacks attributed to Afghanistan by Pakistan include a bombing near a Shia mosque in Islam.

This situation raises concerns about the stability of the region, as the conflict highlights the ongoing struggle between the Pakistani government and various militant groups taking refuge in Afghanistan. The international community is closely monitoring these developments, given the potential implications for regional security and the fragile peace in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover.