On Monday night, Pakistan carried out an air strike on Afghan capital Kabul, the latest attack in fighting between the neighbours that has flared in recent weeks. The Afghan Taliban say Pakistan harbours fighters from its enemy, Islamic State, a charge Islamabad denies. Who are the Pakistani Taliban? It is commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban. The TTP also fought alongside the Afghan Taliban against U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan and hosted Afghan fighters in Pakistan.

Source: The Telegraph March 17, 2026 07:36 UTC