Pakistan’s military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan targeting camps and hideouts of armed groups responsible for recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad. The strikes hit two border provinces, with the Pakistani Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stating that they targeted the Pakistan Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State group. Pakistan has urged the Taliban government to take action against these groups operating in Afghanistan, emphasizing the safety of its citizens as a top priority. The air strikes followed a series of attacks in Pakistan, including a suicide bombing that killed soldiers and worshippers. These incidents have heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries.
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