Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan

Al Jazeera
March 16, 2026
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Three children and one woman killed in Pakistan attack on Afghanistan's Khost province.

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Afghanistan reports that four civilians, including three children and a woman, were killed in attacks by Pakistan targeting Khost province. A local official confirmed the casualties from the latest cross-border strikes.

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