February 2026 Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes And Airstrikes

On February 25, 2026, tensions escalated dramatically along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with both nations trading accusations of initiating violence. Pakistani Prime Minister's spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi stated, "The Afghan side initiated unprovoked firing along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors," prompting a swift response from Pakistani forces. This clash followed a series of Pakistani airstrikes targeting militant camps in Afghanistan, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, as confirmed by UN reports. The airstrikes were described as targeting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan camps, further complicating the already fragile relationship between the two countries.