On February 27, 2026, the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated dramatically, with Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declaring a state of 'open war' against the Afghan Taliban government. This declaration followed extensive airstrikes by Pakistan on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, in retaliation for attacks on Pakistani border troops. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that the Afghan Taliban regime was 'illegitimate' and accused it of fully backing terrorists attacking Pakistan. He reported that Pakistani forces had neutralized attackers and captured several Taliban posts, emphasizing that the Taliban's rule was based on repression and violated international human rights norms. The operation, dubbed Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, resulted in over 130 Taliban fighters killed and significant destruction of military infrastructure, including dozens of checkpoints (Business Recorder, February 27, 2026; Nukta Pakistan, February 27, 2026).
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Pakistan Declares 'Open War' On Afghan Taliban Government
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On Feb 27, 2026, Pakistan declared 'open war' on the Afghan Taliban, launching airstrikes and resulting in over 130 Taliban deaths, raising international concerns over regional stability and civili...
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