Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
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"29 militants were killed in strikes targeted at their hideouts, adding that the strikes were a response to recent terrorist attacks against innocent people."
— Attaullah Tarar , Politician
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The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
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