The Afghan Foreign Ministry summoned Pakistan's ambassador on Sunday, expressing strong protest against airstrikes that Islamabad conducted in Nangarhar province, which it claims were targeting Pakistani Taliban camps. These strikes, reportedly resulting in 18 fatalities and injuries, have reignited tensions between the two countries. The Afghan Defense Ministry has vowed to respond with a "calibrated and timely" retaliation against such actions.

Pakistan justified its airstrikes by accusing the Pakistani Taliban of responsibility for recent bombings within its territory, including notable attacks during Ramadan. This escalation marks the most severe military action by Pakistan since clashes between the two nations in October, after which they had reached a fragile ceasefire agreement. The recent violence reflects ongoing instability and growing hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, raising concerns about regional security.

Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021 following the U.S. withdrawal, tensions have surged due to differing narratives and border disputes. Recent events, including the release of three Pakistani soldiers facilitated by Saudi mediation, signal a complex relationship between the two nations, with broader implications for cooperation and peace in the region. This latest incident could potentially exacerbate an already volatile situation as both nations navigate their contentious border and prosecutorial policies against insurgencies.