ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (KUNA) -- Airstrikes carried out by Pakistan at its border with Afghanistan killed at least 46 people, said a spokesperson for Taliban-led Afghan government, Zabihullah Mujahid on Wednesday.
In a statement, the Taliban spokesperson condemned the attack that took place near Pak-Afghan border in eastern Paktika province. Afghanistan's Foreign Office on Wednesday in a statement confirmed that it summoned Pakistan's head of mission in Kabul to deliver a formal protest over the strikes. Islamabad has yet to issue an official statement on the matter. (end) sbk.hb