As of March 1, 2026, the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has escalated significantly, with both sides engaged in intense fighting for four consecutive days. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declared that the country is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan, following a series of cross-border attacks. Afghan authorities reported thwarting attempted airstrikes on Bagram Air Base, claiming that several Pakistani military jets entered Afghan airspace and attempted to bomb the base, which was the largest US military installation in Afghanistan before the Taliban takeover. This claim has not been officially responded to by Pakistan's military or government. The ongoing clashes have resulted in heavy casualties, with Afghan officials stating that nearly 1,000 Afghan fighters have been killed in the latest escalation, while Pakistan claims to have inflicted significant losses on Taliban forces, including 415 deaths and over 580 injuries among militants, according to reports from the Pakistan News Network.
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Pakistan Declares Open War On Afghanistan Amid Escalating Conflict
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As of March 2026, Pakistan and Afghanistan are in open war, with heavy casualties reported. International concern grows over the conflict, fueled by cross-border attacks and militant group accusati...
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TFPthefrontierpost.com
PNNpakistannews.net
BRbrecorder.com
TLtribune.com.pk
THthehindu.com
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AIabcnews.com
AJaljazeera.com
TGtheguardian.com
DTdailytimes.com.pk
DTPdailythepatriot.com
EUeuronews.com
UNAnews.un.org
STstartuppakistan.com.pk
MEEmiddleeasteye.net
NNWnbcnews.com
CGcrisisgroup.org
BNbolnews.com
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