Afghanistan, March 30 -- Pakistani forces launched fresh rocket and heavy-weapon attacks on residential areas in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province on Sunday evening, killing at least one civilian and injuring 16 others, most of them women and children, according to local officials. The shelling struck areas around Asadabad, the provincial capital, and nearby homes, adding to fears of a wider border escalation.
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman, said the attack took place at around 5 p.m. and targeted civilian homes rather than military positions. He said the wounded were transferred for treatment and accused Pakistan of once again using heavy fire in populated border areas.
The latest strike comes only days after fighting resumed alon...