"Pakistan's Airstrikes on Afghanistan Escalate Tensions in the Region"

Pakistan used fighter jets to conduct airstrikes against suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, contrasting with Iran's reliance on ballistic missiles and drones for similar operations. The airstrikes were in retaliation for the killing of Pakistani soldiers, prompting a response from the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan had previously carried out rare airstrikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on Pakistani soil. While Pakistan has invested in modernizing its air force, Iran has focused on developing its ballistic missile arsenal, leading to differing approaches in military capabilities.