Pakistan Airstrikes Hit Kabul, Border Provinces
Analysis based on 21 articles · First reported Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026
The ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, marked by airstrikes and border clashes, creates significant geopolitical instability in the region. This instability can disrupt trade routes, affect aviation logistics, and increase defense spending, leading to negative market sentiment for regional economies and companies like Kam Air.
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes on Kabul and border provinces in Afghanistan, claiming to target 'terrorist hideouts' of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Afghan authorities, specifically the Taliban government, deny any involvement in militancy and accuse Pakistan of targeting civilian homes, resulting in at least four deaths and 15 injuries in Kabul, with additional casualties in other provinces. The strikes also hit a fuel depot for Kam Air near Kandahar airport, affecting civilian and United Nations flights. This escalation follows a period of intensified border clashes and a Pakistani declaration of 'open war' against the Taliban authorities. The United Nations' mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a significant number of civilian casualties and displacements since late February, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
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