SECURITY — April 13, 2026
Pakistan Launches Rocket Strikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, Locals Report
Pakistani forces launched rocket strikes in the Shali Dara area of Afghanistan's Khas Kunar district on Sunday, prompting panic among locals with no casualty details available. The attack occurs amid failed talks between Pakistan and Taliban officials over cross-border militants.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
Pakistani forces carried out rocket strikes on Sunday in the Shali Dara area of Khas Kunar District, Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan, local residents reported.
Residents in nearby communities said they experienced panic following the attacks, but no immediate details were available on casualties or damage from the strikes. Taliban authorities in Kunar have not commented on the incident.
The strikes follow a pattern of cross-border actions. Taliban officials previously reported Pakistani strikes in Paktika Province, while residents in Khost Province reported cross-border shelling.
The incident comes amid ongoing disputes between Pakistan and Taliban officials over Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan fighters based in Afghanistan. Talks between Pakistani officials and Taliban representatives in Urumqi, China, ended without agreement earlier this month.
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Reliability assessment
Multiple outlets (IANS, The Indian Awaaz, Chennaionline) independently report the same specific event of Pakistani rocket strikes in the Shali Dara area of Khas Kunar district, Afghanistan, on April 13, 2026, noting local panic and lack of casualty details, confirming the core event beyond the single original source.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Pakistani forces conducted rocket strikes in the Shali Dara area of Khas Kunar district of Afghanistan, local media reported on Monday, citing reports.
- Pakistan conducts rocket strikes in Khas Kunar district, Afghanistan – The Indian Awaaztheindianawaaz.com
Pakistani forces have conducted rocket strikes in the Shali Dara area of Khas Kunar district of Afghanistan. Local residents reported panic in the area following attacks. However, according to the media, no immediate details regarding casualties or damage were reported.
Pakistani forces have reportedly carried out rocket strikes in the Shali Dara area of Khas Kunar district in Afghanistan. Local residents said the attacks caused fear and panic in the area. However, there are no clear reports yet about injuries ...
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