Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes in Afghanistan; Taliban Claims 400 Dead, Hospital Among Targets

Deadly airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan have reportedly killed 400 people and injured over 250, with Taliban alleging a hospital was hit, escalating tensions between the two nations.

March 18, 2026 | Kabul Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated sharply after Pakistan carried out overnight airstrikes targeting multiple locations, including areas in Kabul. According to Taliban authorities, the strikes resulted in the deaths of nearly 400 people, including patients, and left over 250 others seriously injured.The attacks, reportedly carried out by Pakistani Air Force fighter jets, triggered a series of explosions that shook Kabul for hours. Taliban officials alleged that one of the strikes hit a rehabilitation hospital, calling the act a grave violation and a “crime against humanity.”

Reacting strongly, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid warned of retaliation and stated that Afghanistan would no longer engage in dialogue with Pakistan following the incident. The Taliban government condemned the strikes in the strongest terms, further intensifying already strained relations between the two neighbouring countries.However, Pakistan has denied targeting civilian infrastructure. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the operation, named “Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq,” was aimed at destroying bases in Kabul and Nangarhar allegedly supporting militant activities.

He claimed that several militants were killed in the precision strikes and dismissed allegations of hitting a hospital as baseless. The conflicting claims from both sides have raised concerns within the international community over civilian safety and the risk of further escalation in the region. The situation remains volatile, with fears of retaliatory action looming large

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