Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Monday accused Pakistan’s military of targeting a Kabul hospital that treats drug addicts in airstrikes that killed four people and wounded several others. Pakistan dismissed the accusation, saying the strikes — which were also conducted in eastern Afghanistan — did not hit any civilian sites. The…

DND News Report: Residents of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have expressed support for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) following reported airstrikes on targets in Kabul and Nangarhar, which they say were carried out in response to cross-border attacks affecting Pakistani civilians. According to local accounts, tensions escalated after a mortar attack allegedly struck civilian areas in Bajaur district. Citizens said the incident targeted the civilian population and demanded a firm response from the Pakistani state. In response, the Pakistan Air Force reportedly conducted strikes against what residents described as terrorist infrastructure, including weapons depots and drone workshops, in Kabul and Nangarhar. Locals claimed the operations caused significant damage to militant hideouts. People in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa paid tribute to the Pakistan Army and the Air Force, describing the action as necessary for national defense. “Yesterday a mortar attack was carried out in Bajaur. Such attacks on civilians must…

Monitoring Desk: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended targeted sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) for their responsibility and tolerance of severe violations of religious freedom. The USCIRF’s report highlights the deteriorating conditions for religious freedom in India and the Indian government’s actions against religious minorities and houses of worship. The recommendations include freezing the organizations’ assets and barring their entry into the United States, linking future US security assistance and trade policies with India to improvements in religious freedom, and designating India as a “Country of Particular Concern” for engaging in systematic violations of religious freedom. The USCIRF’s recommendations are based on a series of incidents in India, including violence against religious minorities and the Indian government’s actions against them. Designating India as a “country of particular concern” it…

Developing Story Monitoring Desk: Pakistan launched airstrikes on Saturday against key Taliban facilities in Kandahar, including the intelligence agency’s headquarters and guards for leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, following Afghan drone attacks on civilian areas in Quetta, Kohat, and Rawalpindi that injured several people including kids. An official source in Rawalpindi confirmed that drone storage sites, technical support sites and military infrastructure including Special Forces Headquarters have also been hit as well. Security officials further state that actions under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq will continue until the intended objectives are fully achieved. The military action escalates a border conflict that began in February 2026, with Pakistan as Taliban did not stop sheltering TTP terrorists who were behind deadly attacks in Pakistan. Reports suggest that nearly 70% of Afghanistan’s anti-aircraft guns were concentrated in Kandahar to shield the Taliban Supreme Leader. Despite heavy defensive fire, Pakistani…