Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul for the second consecutive day on October 12th, 2025, amidst ongoing border clashes, according to local reports. These escalations follow accusations that the Taliban government is sheltering the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who are reportedly launching attacks on Pakistani territory. In a separate but related development, a video reportedly shows Afghan Super-Tucano aircraft bombing the Pakistani city of Lahore on the night of October 11th. Over the past hour, from 11:06 PM to 12:06 AM UTC on October 12th, Pakistan's military continued its offensive, with a social media post indicating that "another Afghan post has been taken out 🇵🇰" and "another Afghan post has been decimated 🚀 🇵🇰." These actions are a continuation of artillery strikes that began earlier in the reporting window, targeting Afghan posts like Jandoser and Shaheedan in apparent retaliation for what Pakistan's military described as "unprovoked military aggression." Meanwhile, Uzbek TV has conducted a special investigation into the ethnic composition of Taliban-controlled government offices across northern and northeastern provinces. The report examines 370 government offices in nine provinces, analyzing the presence of various ethnic groups within leadership and administrative structures. Findings reveal that in Faryab Province, while Uzbeks form the majority population, the leadership of government departments is unevenly distributed. Governor Mullah Abdul Ahad Fazli, a Pashtun, has been associated with discriminatory practices, including dismissing Uzbek civil servants and detaining Uzbeks in a private prison, according to reports cited by Uzbek TV. The Afghan A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, reportedly used in the bombing of Lahore, were provided by the U.S. before the Taliban takeover and are capable of carrying bombs, machine guns, and rockets. This incident adds another layer to the escalating conflict along the Durand Line, which has seen continuous heavy clashes. Previous reports from October 11th detailed Pakistan's military response, including heavy weapons targeting Afghan posts and claims of destroying multiple Afghan posts. The Afghan Taliban's request for de-escalation was reportedly rejected, with statements urging them to cease hostilities. The conflict has also sparked discussions on social media regarding Pakistan's military capabilities and potential geopolitical realignments.
