ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s tension with Afghanistan has escalated amid the rising incidents of terrorist attacks from the Afghan soil. The Bannu Cantonment attack highlighted the ongoing security challenges and the strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In the recent past, Pakistan was forced to launch air strikes inside Afghanistan, targeting terrorist hideouts. The complex interplay of regional politics, security concerns, and historical grievances makes the situation particularly volatile. Pakistan also reiterated its serious concerns over the presence of terror outfits inside Afghanistan that continue to threaten Pakistan’s security.