Taliban Warns of Consequences After Pakistan Airstrikes

Tensions escalated in South Asia as Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan’s border regions, resulting in the deaths of at least eight civilians, including three children.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the strikes, warning of potential consequences beyond Pakistan’s control. The Taliban claimed retaliatory attacks on Pakistani military centers.

The airstrikes followed last week’s Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) assault on Pakistani soldiers, resulting in seven casualties. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari vowed strong responses to terrorism, affirming sovereignty protection.

Conflicting reports emerged regarding the death of TTP commander Abdullah Shah in the airstrikes. The TTP, active since 2007, operates across the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, despite Taliban denial of harboring them. The group has carried out numerous attacks targeting both military and civilians in Pakistan.