Fear of Renewed Pakistan Airstrikes Forces Families to Flee Homes in Paktia Ebadullah.Ebadi Tue, 06/30/2026 - 20:27 Author Mohammad Yousuf Hanif Afghanistan Residents of the Mandakhail area in Samkanai District of Paktia Province, which was targeted in an airstrike by Pakistan's military regime two nights ago, say fear and anxiety have spread throughout the community and that they are worried about further attacks against civilians. According to local residents, some families have been leaving their homes at night and seeking shelter in safer areas. Ghazni Gul, a resident of Samkanai District, said: "Since the attack, we have been living in constant fear.