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  • Mar 22, 2024
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WHY DID PAKISTAN CARRY OUT AIRSTRIKES IN AFGHANISTAN?

Why in the news?

Escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghan provinces and retaliatory attacks by the Taliban.

source:wordpress

About the Escalating Tensions:

  • Airstrikes by Pakistan: Pakistani fighters conducted airstrikes in the Afghan provinces of Paktika and Khost, resulting in civilian casualties, amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
  • Retaliation by Taliban: The Taliban retaliated by attacking Pakistani military posts along the border, using heavy weapons, after condemning the airstrikes.
  • Border Skirmishes: The incident underscores the longstanding tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, exacerbated by disputes over territory and accusations of harbouring terrorists.
About China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC):

●   CPEC is a 3,000-km infrastructure project connecting China’s Xinjiang region to Gwadar Port in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

●   It includes highways, railways, pipelines, and energy projects, aiming to enhance connectivity and boost Pakistan’s economy.

●   India opposes CPEC as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, challenging India’s sovereignty over the region.