March 17 (Reuters) - An air strike by Pakistan on Monday that the Afghan government says killed hundreds of civilians has led to an escalation in the conflict between the South Asian neighbours. Here is a look at what happened.

South Asian countries like Pakistan and India face a potential gas and power crisis after Iran's air strikes caused extensive damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan

The US raises concerns but analysts say Pakistan’s missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.

Authorities in Karachi say heavy rains and strong winds overnight have killed at least 15 people and injured several others

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts in Afghanistan as cross-border fighting intensified and both sides traded blame.

Pakistan’s dollar bonds are on track for the biggest monthly drop in three years as a fallout from surging oil prices due to the Iran war and the conflict with Afghanistan weigh on the assets.

Ahmed Shehzad criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board after poor results, comparing the Pakistan Super League unfavourably with the Indian Premier League. He said PSL lacks quality and relies on a few backed players.

Today, amid a widening war in the Gulf, Afghanistan and Pakistan are also now engaged in open conflict. Pakistan’s recent bombing of a Kabul drug rehabilitation hospital killed hundreds — while the Taliban has responded with drones and cross-border raids.