Afghanistan Claims Downing Of Pakistani Jet, Pakistan Denies

On February 28, 2026, Afghanistan claimed to have shot down a Pakistani fighter jet in Jalalabad and captured its pilot, a statement that Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has vehemently denied, labeling it 'false and fabricated.' The ministry emphasized that no Pakistani aircraft had been lost and that there is no independent verification of Afghanistan's claims, pointing to the absence of visual evidence such as crash debris or a captured pilot. This escalation follows Pakistan's airstrikes across multiple Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, in response to what it termed unprovoked aggression from Afghanistan, leading to heightened tensions between the two nations. In light of these developments, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory urging citizens to avoid sharing unverified or inflammatory content online, warning that the circulation of false information may lead to legal action. The PTA's statement reflects the sensitive national situation and the need for responsible digital communication as both countries engage in military operations under 'Ghazab lil-Haq.'