Pakistan carries out air strikes in Afghanistan, kills 12

Pakistan's military carried out air strikes in Afghanistan on Sunday, targeting camps and hideouts of armed groups blamed for recent attacks, including a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed dozens.

Afghan sources told Al Jazeera the strikes hit two border provinces, with a drone striking a religious school in Paktika and attacks also reported in Nangarhar.

Islamabad said it had "conclusive evidence" that recent attacks were orchestrated by fighters from Afghanistan-based leadership. The strikes targeted seven camps belonging to the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) and affiliates, as well as an Islamic State group affiliate.

The operation came hours after a suicide bomber killed two soldiers in Bannu, following a Monday attack in Bajaur that killed 11 soldiers and a child. The February 6 mosque bombing in Islamabad killed at least 31 worshippers, with IS claiming responsibility.

Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Taliban government to prevent armed groups from using Afghan soil for attacks, but says Kabul has failed to act. There was no immediate comment from Afghan authorities.