SECURITY — April 1, 2026
Pakistani Shelling in Kunar Kills Two Children Amid Border Tensions
Pakistani forces shelled Afghanistan's Kunar province on Wednesday, killing two children and wounding six others in the Sarkano district. The incident adds to border tensions amid prior cross-border fire and ongoing talks in China.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Afghanistan International and Amu TV — 2 min read
Pakistani forces shelled the Sarkano district in Afghanistan's Kunar province around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, killing two children and wounding six others, all children.
The shelling targeted civilian areas, including residential homes, with several houses damaged, according to Bakhtar News. Two of the wounded children were transferred to a hospital in neighboring Nangarhar province, local officials said.
The incident heightens cross-border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban administration. Taliban deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat stated that prior Pakistani rocket fire in Kunar had killed one person and injured 16 others, mostly women and children.
The attack occurs despite ongoing diplomatic talks between Pakistan and the Taliban in Urumqi, China.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Core event of Pakistani shelling in Kunar province's Sarkano district killing two children and wounding six others corroborated by three independent outlets (Khaama Press, Afghanistan International, Amu TV), with attribution to local officials and Bakhtar News.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "civilians continue to pay the highest price" (emotional framing emphasizing victimhood); "deepening concerns over the growing human toll" (mild advocacy highlighting tragedy); "trust between the two sides remains dangerously low" (value judgment on instability).
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Pakistani shelling in Sarkano district, Kunar province, around 5 p.m. Wednesday
- Two children killed and six wounded, all children
- Civilian areas and homes targeted
- Broader border tensions and humanitarian impact in eastern provinces
Filed by 3 outlets
Khaama Press
Originating
Framed
Framed
Afghanistan International
Reported straight
Reported straight
Amu TV
Framed
Framed
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Security — Kunar, Sarkano, Pakistan shelling, civilian casualties, border tensions
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