- Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan against ISIS-linked targets while escalating tensions with Afghanistan.
- Militant groups are operating from Afghan territory, prompting the Pakistan Air Force to defend Pakistani airspace and the government to issue statements refuting propaganda.
- Islamic State (ISKP) targets vulnerable communities in Pakistan and continues operations within Afghanistan.
Individuals allegedly pledged loyalty to Islamic State and face risks of involuntary returns to Afghanistan.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
Individuals allegedly pledged loyalty to Islamic State and face risks of involuntary returns to Afghanistan.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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