Pakistani Air Strike Kills Over 100 at Kabul Drug Treatment Centre
More than 100 people have died in a Pakistani air strike. The attack hit a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan’s capital. Forensic laboratory sources confirmed the grim toll to the BBC.Some bodies were injured beyond recognition, sources at the Kabul Forensic Medicine department said. Taliban officials have put casualty figures much higher. The UN called for a swift and transparent investigation.
Pakistan Denies Deliberate Strike
Pakistan denied striking the facility on purpose. It said it had “precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure.” Therefore, this Pakistan Afghanistan air strike dispute deepens.
Conflict Re-Erupts
The cross-border conflict re-erupted last month. Pakistan claims Afghanistan harbours militants who attack its territory. Kabul denies these accusations. Tensions continue to rise between the neighbours.The international community watches with alarm. Civilian casualties mount as the conflict escalates. Both sides trade accusations while the dead are counted.