On February 26, 2026, Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) reiterated its commitment to ensuring national security following unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban across multiple locations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistani government responded with an 'immediate and effective response,' targeting hostile positions in sectors such as Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur. Early reports suggest heavy casualties on the Afghan side, with multiple posts and equipment destroyed. The FO emphasized, 'Pakistan will take all necessary measures to ensure its territorial integrity and the safety and security of its citizens' (Dawn, February 26, 2026). This escalation follows Pakistan's recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, which reportedly killed over 100 militants, as confirmed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, highlighting the ongoing conflict and rising tensions in the region.
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Pakistan Airstrikes On Afghan Taliban Camps After Border Aggression
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On February 26, 2026, Pakistan vowed to secure its borders after Taliban attacks, responding with strikes causing heavy Afghan casualties, amid rising tensions and calls for national unity against ...
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