Overview
- Pakistani air and ground strikes hit Kabul, Kandahar and multiple eastern provinces, with officials saying 37 locations have been targeted since Friday.
- Islamabad says operations will continue and claims hundreds of Afghan Taliban fighters killed, with the information minister later citing at least 331, figures that remain unverified.
- Afghan authorities report drone and ground attacks on Pakistani positions, claiming 55 Pakistani soldiers killed and seized posts, while Pakistan confirms 12 troop deaths.
- The Taliban government states it is ready for dialogue as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, China and the United Nations urge de-escalation and offer mediation.
- The United States says Pakistan has a right to defend itself; Afghan officials report civilian deaths from the strikes and aid agencies warn of growing humanitarian needs.