At least 26 militants were killed, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said.

Pakistan's recent airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 12, including children, amid ongoing border tensions and rising civilian casualties.

Pakistan on Wednesday carried out fresh airstrikes inside Afghanistan, claiming to have killed at least 26 "khawarijs" (militants).

At least 26 militants were killed, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said.