Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP

Since October 2025, Pakistan has carried out multiple air strikes in Afghanistan, causing large-scale civilian casualties and destruction. The deadliest came on March 16, 2026, when a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul was hit, killing 269 civilians and injuring 122, according to United Nations figures.

In a report released on July 21, Amnesty International called on Pakistani authorities to ex...