Pakistani air force strikes in Kabul on October 15th, 2025, resulted in over 300 injuries and dozens of fatalities, according to Taliban and hospital sources. The attack, which occurred near Shaheed Roundabout and Taimani while the road was heavily crowded, ignited an oil tanker, causing a massive fire that spread through the area. The Taliban subsequently restricted access to social media following the incident. The reported strikes occurred just ahead of a previously announced 48-hour ceasefire. Sources indicated that the intended target of the airstrike was houses believed to be sheltering foreign Mujahideen located across the busy road from the explosion. The intensity of the blast is stated to have ignited the oil tanker, contributing to the extensive damage and casualties. This development follows previous Pakistani precision strikes reported earlier in the day targeting Afghan Taliban Battalion Headquarters No. 8 and Border Brigade No. 5 in Kandahar province and Kabul. Earlier reports from October 15th, 2025, detailed Pakistani precision strikes targeting Afghan Taliban and Kharijin hideouts in Kandahar province and Kabul, which security sources stated were separate from urban populations and successfully destroyed. Amidst these tensions, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a message from Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs regarding regional engagement, according to an X post by Anas Mallick at 3:37 PM UTC. A 48-hour ultimatum was also issued by Pakistan to Afghanistan, stating "In 48 hours I wish they change their 48 years old policy or we will finish the job," according to a statement posted on X by thewirepak at 4:36 PM UTC. Footage emerged showing Pakistani Zarrar tanks being moved towards the Chaman border with Afghanistan, captured by locals in Quetta City, Balochistan, according to a report from MonitorX99800. Claims also surfaced, citing reliable sources via Aamaj News, that Pakistan's recent strikes were coordinated with and had the awareness of Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani. An aviation notice (Notam) has been issued by Pakistan indicating multiple air traffic routes within its central sector will be unavailable on October 16th, 2025. A Royal Oman Air Force C-130 was observed leaving Kabul, suggesting potential mediation efforts by Gulf states.
