1 civilian killed, 5 hurt in KP cross-border mortar fire

A Pakistani official said mortar shells from Afghan militants struck houses and a market in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, with the military sharing video of the scene.

One civilian was killed and five people were injured on Tuesday in northwestern Pakistan.

A Pakistani official said mortar fire from Afghan militants hit civilian houses and a market in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The official spoke on Wednesday; the Pakistani military provided video of the aftermath.

The incident is part of continuing strain along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier.

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