On February 24, 2026, escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan culminated in heavy border clashes following Pakistan's airstrikes targeting terrorist camps in Afghanistan. Both sides accused each other of initiating unprovoked fire near their fraught frontier, with the Pakistani military reporting over 80 militants killed in operations that were a response to a series of deadly attacks within Pakistan, including a suicide bombing that claimed 36 lives at an imambargah in Islamabad. Prime Minister's spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi stated, "The Afghan Taliban regime initiated unprovoked firing along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border in Torkham & Tirah sub-sectors. Pakistan’s security forces responded immediately & effectively, silencing the Taliban aggression." This narrative was echoed across multiple sources, emphasizing the ongoing cycle of accusations between the two nations.
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February 2026 Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 80 Militants In Afghanistan
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On February 24, 2026, border clashes erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan after Pakistan's airstrikes on militant camps, escalating tensions and highlighting ongoing security concerns in the re...
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