E arlier this month , Pakistan carried out a series of airstrikes on Afghan territory, claiming that they were targeting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan militants allegedly hiding just across the Durand Line. Missiles struck Paktika, Khost, Kunar, and even Kabul, the capital. However, what Islamabad labelled as “counterterrorism precision” quickly spiralled into tragedy.

Independent reports from UNAMA, Reuters , and Al Jazeera confirmed that no TTP fighters were among the casualties. The victims were Afghan civilians, including young cricket players and entire families.

Instead of retaliating, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan chose to respond with restraint, agreeing to a ceasefire facilitated by Qatar and Turkey. This calmness revealed a deeper truth: Pakistan’s

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