Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:47pm on 22 Feb 2026,Sunday International
Pakistan launched overnight air strikes in eastern Afghanistan. The Taliban said at least 18 people, including women and children, were killed. Islamabad said the strikes hit seven militant camps near the border. It called them “intelligence based selective targeting” after recent suicide attacks in Pakistan. Afghan officials said homes and a religious school were hit in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. A local resident said 18 members of one family died in Nangarhar. Pakistan blamed the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and said Kabul failed to act against militants. The Taliban called the strikes a “blatant violation” and warned of a response. (PC: BBC)
