Pakistan launched air strikes inside Afghanistan after a short ceasefire, which it called a precise strike against terrorist groups. The 48-hour ceasefire agreed between the two sides had just expired and was not extended.
Afghanistan's Taliban officials confirmed that Pakistan had bombed three locations in Paktika province and warned of retaliation, accusing Pakistan of violating the ceasefire agreement. The Taliban has ordered its soldiers to remain restrained but reserved the right to self-defense.
This round of conflict began with the Kabul bombing last week, with both sides exchanging accusations and retaliating. The brief calm was once again broken, and the situation along the border remains tense.
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