Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions

"Pakistan has always strived for maintaining peace and stability in the region, but at the same time the safety and security of our citizens remains our top priority."

— Attaullah Tarar , Politician

"11 children, one woman and one elderly man had been killed in Pakistani strikes."

— Zabihullah Mujahid , Politician

""precise and calibrated strikes were carried out along Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas on hideouts and safe havens of masterminds and planners""

— Attaullah Tarar , Politician

"Zabihullah Mujahid told CBS News producer Sami Yousafzai that 13 people were killed, including 11 children, one woman and an elderly man."

— Zabihullah Mujahid , Politician

"In my uncle’s family, only two of his daughters survived. The rest of his entire family was martyred."

— Talib Gul , Other

"The strikes violated Afghanistan’s airspace and bombed civilian homes."

— Zabihullah Mujahid , Politician

"Based on credible intelligence, selective targeting of camps and hideouts was carried out with precision and accuracy."

— Attaullah Tarar , Politician

"Strikes were carried out in border areas on hideouts and safe havens of masterminds and planners."

— Attaullah Tarar , Politician