Pakistan's Deadly Airstrikes on Afghanistan: War Clouds Loom in India’s Neighborhood

• Pakistan conducted massive airstrikes on a Kabul drug rehabilitation hospital, killing 400 and injuring over 250, escalating tensions with Afghanistan.
• Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty and vowed retaliation, declaring an end to diplomacy with Pakistan.
• Pakistan claims the strikes were part of 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' targeting militant infrastructure linked to groups operating from Afghan territory.
• Despite the Taliban's vow, Pakistan holds a significant military advantage, including a modern air force and nuclear weapons, while Afghanistan relies on irregular warfare.
• The conflict risks wider escalation, posing instability for India, with potential for cross-border raids and insurgent attacks along the challenging Durand Line.