Kabul blames Pakistan for cross-border hits; ties strained

Afghanistan alleged cross-border attacks from Pakistan in a foreign ministry statement on Friday.

Kabul said "such incidents (of cross-border attacks) could affect improving trust and cooperation".

"The ministry of foreign affairs of Afghanistan expresses its serious concern about the continuing Pakistani artillery shelling of Afghan villages in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces," it said. Pakistan and Afghanistan have strained their ties over the issue of cross-border attacks as in recent weeks at least three attacks were carried out by Afghans inside Pakistani border villages, inviting criticism from Pakistan. Source.