Pakistan Strikes Afghan Villages in Paktika — 25 Killed

Pakistani Air Force jets strike seven locations across four villages in Barmal District, Paktika province on Christmas Day, killing an estimated 20-25 people. Pakistan targets TTP commander Sher Zaman's compound and training facilities. Kabul says victims include civilians. Taliban retaliates with strikes on Pakistani border posts in Kurram and North Waziristan on December 28, marking the most serious Af-Pak military exchange to date.