Pakistan shoots down two drones near Rawalpindi and Islamabad

Middle East outlets focus on the human cost of drone interceptions in Pakistani cities and the later strikes in Kabul. They highlight injuries in Pakistan and reported casualties in Afghanistan as evidence that both governments are allowing their dispute to spill into populated areas. These outlets warn that without clear rules and communication, civilians in border regions and major cities could face more drone-related attacks and counterattacks.

• •Reports from Pakistan say at least four people were injured when Afghan drones were intercepted over multiple cities, including near Rawalpindi.
• •Coverage stresses that drones were brought down close to urban neighborhoods, raising fears of further civilian harm.
• •Middle East reporting notes that Pakistani drones later hit targets in Kabul, with Afghan sources speaking of casualties there.
• •Commentators in the region argue that both Pakistan and Afghanistan are using drones in ways that expose civilians to falling debris and misdirected strikes.
• •Some voices call for outside mediation to set clear limits on drone use along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.