Afghanistan, May 7 -- Islamabad claims 31 people, including civilians, were killed in Indian airstrikes, raising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

The Pakistan Army has reported that 31 people, including five civilians, have been killed in Indian airstrikes targeting areas within Pakistani territory. The military's spokesperson, Ahmed Sharif, shared the information in a statement on Wednesday, intensifying concerns over escalating conflict in South Asia.

Earlier, the Associated Press had reported that 19 people, including a child, were killed in India's early morning strikes across the border on May 7. The attack marks a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations.

In response, Pakistan's P...