Desperate search after Pakistan’s deadly attack on Afghan rehab centre

WorldPolitics
18 Mar 2026 • 5:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A rehabilitation centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, was bombed by Pakistan, with the Afghan Taliban government claiming over 400 people were killed and 265 wounded.
  • The attack, described as the deadliest incident in the months-long conflict between the neighbours, occurred on Monday night, just days before the end of Ramadan.
  • Pakistan disputed the casualty figures, stating it "precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure," while Afghan authorities maintain a well-known civilian facility was hit.
  • Relatives desperately searched for missing loved ones at the site on Wednesday, with many expressing uncertainty about their family members' fates.
  • The incident has further strained relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, prompting calls for immediate de-escalation from the EU, UN agencies, and international aid groups.

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