On February 26, 2026, tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border escalated significantly as the Afghan military launched 'large-scale offensive operations' against Pakistani forces, claiming to have captured 13 border outposts. This move was described as retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes that reportedly killed over 100 militants, according to Afghan military sources (Euronews, February 26, 2026; Al Jazeera, February 26, 2026). In response, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed that two Pakistani security personnel were martyred and at least 36 Afghan Taliban operatives were killed during ongoing clashes, emphasizing that Pakistan's armed forces are effectively countering the aggression (Dawn, February 26, 2026).
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Afghan Military Offensive Captures Border Outposts From Pakistan
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Tensions soar on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as Afghan forces launch offensives, claiming 13 outposts. Pakistan counters, leading to casualties and a rise in militant violence, prompting UAE co...
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