Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre

Al Jazeera
March 17, 2026
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of conducting an air strike on a drug rehabilitation center, reportedly killing hundreds.

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Afghan officials have accused Pakistan of conducting an air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre that killed hundreds of people. The allegation, if confirmed, would represent a serious cross-border military incident between the two neighboring countries and a potential violation of Afghan sovereignty. Pakistan has not immediately responded to the accusation. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, which have frequently accused each other of conducting military operations across their shared border. Drug rehabilitation facilities in Afghanistan have been targets before, making the allegation a significant escalation if verified.

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