Pakistan air strikes Afghanistan as Taliban partnership breaks down

Pakistan's air force struck 10 locations in Afghanistan on September 24 in its second round of strikes in four days, marking an escalation after three months of relative quiet. The strikes reflect deteriorating ties between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, former partners in governance.

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By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Pakistan's air force struck 10 locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, its second round of strikes in four days after three months of relative quiet along the two countries' 2,600-km (1,600-mile) border. Islamabad said it struck militant hideouts in retaliation for drones launched from Afghanistan. Kabul denied sending the drones and said the seven Afgh