On February 26, 2026, tensions escalated significantly along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border following a series of military exchanges. Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan targeted camps of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan, reportedly killing over 80 militants. These operations were a direct response to a surge in terrorist attacks within Pakistan, including a suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad that killed 31 people. The Pakistani government has accused the Afghan Taliban of allowing these groups to operate from Afghan soil, stating that they have 'conclusive evidence' linking the attacks to Afghan-based militant leaders (Dawn, February 24, 2026). Following the airstrikes, Afghan forces allegedly initiated unprovoked firing on Pakistani military posts, prompting a swift response from Pakistan's security forces, which were described as 'immediate and effective' by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's spokesperson, Mosharraf Zaidi (Daily Times, February 25, 2026).
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Pakistan Airstrikes Kill Over 80 Militants In Afghanistan
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Tensions soar between Pakistan and Afghanistan after airstrikes on TTP camps kill 80 militants. Pakistan blames Afghan Taliban for rising terrorism, declaring a 'war' amid escalating violence.
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