Kabul/IBNS, Nov. 25 -- Afghanistan's Taliban administration on Tuesday vowed to deliver a "measured response" after overnight airstrikes it accused Pakistan of carrying out killed 10 civilians, sharply escalating tensions a day after a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan.

According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, nine children and a woman were killed when drones and aircraft struck a home in Khost province near the Pakistan border.

Mujahid said the house belonged to a local civilian and condemned the attack as a violation of Afghan sovereignty.

Residents in the Jige Mughalgai area were seen clearing debris from a collapsed home and preparing graves, AFP reported.

Khost officials said the drone and air attacks also hit neighbou...