Afghanistan, Oct. 10 -- Pakistani fighter jets reportedly bombed targets in Afghanistan's Paktika province late Friday, striking homes and shops in Barmal district amid rising cross-border tensions and militant activity.

Pakistani fighter jets reportedly carried out airstrikes late Friday night in Afghanistan's eastern Paktika province, local sources told media outlets on Saturday.

The strikes occurred around midnight in the Marghi Bazar area of Barmal district, where several homes and shops were damaged. Witnesses said the bombardment caused heavy financial losses.

There were no immediate reports of casualties, and Taliban authorities in Paktika have not issued a statement on the incident.

Islamabad has not commented on the operation, ...