In response to concerns voiced by their respective allies through diplomatic channels, the authorities in Kabul and Islamabad appeared aware of the dangers of escalation on Friday evening, following Pakistani air strikes that targeted the Afghan capital and several cities the previous night.

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghan military authorities say they have begun carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago. A statement issued by…

KABUL: An Afghan military spokesman said Thursday the country had launched “heavy attacks” against its neighbor Pakistan, days after deadly strikes by Islamabad on Afghanistan.…