Pakistani airstrikes have targeted residential areas in Afghanistan's Paktika province, specifically in the Argun and Barmal districts. A Taliban official confirmed to AFP that the strikes indicate a breach of the ceasefire, stating, "Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika," and warned that "Afghanistan will retaliate."

This escalation comes shortly after reports indicated that a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan had been extended. A senior diplomatic source had confirmed that the ceasefire, originally set to expire on Friday evening, would continue until the conclusion of negotiations in Doha. The ceasefire, which began on Wednesday at 6:00 pm Islamabad time, was established following a week of intense border clashes that resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians and military personnel from both nations.

The violence had intensified after explosions in Kabul coincided with the Taliban's foreign minister's visit to India. In response, the Taliban initiated an offensive along its southern border with Pakistan, prompting Islamabad to promise a strong retaliation. Pakistani foreign office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan mentioned the need to "wait for 48 hours" to assess the ceasefire's stability, although he did not provide further details.

The Taliban has not commented on the situation following the ceasefire. Security issues remain a significant concern, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of sheltering militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a claim that Kabul denies. Khan emphasized that Pakistan expects "concrete and verifiable actions" from the Taliban to address these groups operating from Afghan territory.

In a related incident, a deadly attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan district resulted in the deaths of seven paramilitary troops, with a faction of the TTP claiming responsibility. The ceasefire's expiration also coincided with a bombing and gun attack in Mir Ali, Pakistan, where at least one soldier was killed during the ensuing conflict.