Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 22, 2026 at 02:04 AM

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Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan on Sunday, February 22, 2026, targeting alleged camps and hideouts of armed groups. The strikes, hitting the border provinces of Paktika and Nangarhar, were in response to a series of attacks in Pakistan, including a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad. Pakistan claims the attacks were orchestrated by militants based in Afghanistan, specifically the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) and an affiliate of the Islamic State group. The Pakistani government stated it has repeatedly urged the Taliban government in Kabul to prevent armed groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks, but claims no action has been taken. The strikes occurred hours after a suicide bombing targeted a security convoy in Pakistan, killing two soldiers.

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Bajaur district 35% Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province 40% Bannu district ×240% Islamic State group 50% Islamabad ×250% Paktika province ×260% Nangarhar province ×260% Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 65% Taliban ×370% Afghanistan ×780% Pakistan ×890%

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