On February 28, 2026, the conflict between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban escalated dramatically as Pakistan conducted airstrikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, marking a significant shift in their previously collaborative relationship. The air and ground strikes targeted Taliban military posts, with both sides reporting heavy casualties. Pakistan's military operation, 'Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq,' initiated on February 27, resulted in the deaths of 274 Taliban operatives and injuries to over 400, according to Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry of the DG ISPR. He emphasized the strikes aimed at minimizing civilian casualties while targeting key military installations.
INTERNATIONAL
Pakistan Airstrikes On Kabul And Kandahar Amid Taliban Conflict
67% NEGATIVE
On February 28, 2026, Pakistan escalated conflict with the Taliban through airstrikes, resulting in heavy casualties. The Taliban expressed willingness to negotiate, raising international concerns.
Detailed Analysis
SOURCES
33 outlets · 212 articles
SCMPscmp.com
AJaljazeera.com
TGtheguardian.com
PNNpakistannews.net
DTdailytimes.com.pk
NPnukta.com
NLnukta.com
AIabcnews.com
UNAnews.un.org
STstartuppakistan.com.pk
MEEmiddleeasteye.net
ANarynews.tv
NYTnytimes.com
NNWnbcnews.com
CGcrisisgroup.org
BNbolnews.com
THtribune.com.pk
DTPdailythepatriot.com
TFPthefrontierpost.com
TFDthefinancialdaily.com
GNglobalnews.ca
YT