On February 27, 2026, the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated significantly as Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declared an 'open war' against Afghanistan following a series of cross-border attacks. This declaration came after Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, resulting in at least 133 fatalities among Afghan Taliban forces and over 200 wounded, according to Pakistani officials. The operation targeted military installations in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar, destroying numerous Taliban posts and military assets, including two corps headquarters and more than 80 tanks (Nukta Latest, February 27, 2026). The situation has raised serious concerns about the stability of a previously fragile Qatar-mediated ceasefire, as both nations continue to accuse each other of harboring militants.
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Pakistan Declares Open War On Afghanistan Following Airstrikes
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On Feb 27, 2026, Pakistan declared 'open war' on Afghanistan after cross-border attacks, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire amid rising terrorism and military operations.
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