Afghanistan says Pakistani strikes kill seven and wound 85 in first attack since peace talks

"Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan on Monday struck a university and civilian homes in north-eastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85, Afghan officials said."

"Pakistan denied the accusation of targeting a university, dismissing Afghan media reports and official statements about the strikes as a blatant lie."

"The strikes were the first major attack since the discussions, highlighting the tenuous nature of peace efforts mediated by the international community."

"The fighting largely subsided in March, after the two sides declared a temporary truce for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr."

Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan hit a university and civilian homes in northeastern Afghanistan, resulting in seven deaths and at least 85 injuries. Pakistan denied targeting the university, calling Afghan reports a blatant lie. The strikes occurred after peace talks mediated by China, following months of deadly conflict. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants responsible for attacks in Pakistan, while Afghanistan denies these claims. The recent violence underscores the fragility of peace efforts, despite a temporary truce declared for Eid al-Fitr.

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