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US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid cross-border strikes on Afghanistan

Washington publicly backed Pakistan’s claimed right to defend itself after Pakistan bombed Afghan cities amid escalating border clashes, while Kabul said it sought dialogue; Pakistan declared an ‘open war’ and accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering militants, a charge Kabul denies. The EU and UK pressed for de-escalation and renewed talks, and past mediation attempts—including a Qatar-brokered ceasefire in 2025—have yet to yield a lasting peace.

via The Guardian|

#afghanistan #de-escalation #pakistan

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Open War Escalation: Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Border Attacks

Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into what Pakistan’s defense minister called 'open war' after cross-border attacks and retaliatory airstrikes, with both sides reporting casualties and accusing the other of harboring militants, as regional and international actors urged restraint and diplomacy continued.

via AP News|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-clashes

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Pakistan escalates cross-border strikes, declaring 'open war' on Afghanistan

Pakistan widened its assault into Afghanistan with airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia and claimed to have killed scores of Afghan Taliban fighters, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying Pakistan’s “patience has run out” and that it will wage “open war.” Afghanistan, denying civilian casualties, said Pakistani forces hit Kabul and other targets as border clashes near Torkham continued; both sides reported casualties amid a broader escalation. The UN and other powers urged de-escalation and diplomacy, while analysts noted a possible shift toward more kinetic cross-border action.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-clashes

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Pakistan Fires Airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar as Border Tensions Escalate

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan’s two largest cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border posts, escalating months of border clashes into open conflict; Pakistan’s defense minister declared “open war,” with disputed sanctuary for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan at the heart of tensions amid faltering regional mediation efforts.

via The New York Times|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-tensions

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Pakistan hits Kabul with airstrikes after Afghan border raid, fueling cross-border tensions

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul as well as Kandahar and Paktia following Afghanistan’s cross-border attack on Pakistani troops, signaling a renewed escalation. Both sides offered conflicting casualty tallies and claims of military gains, while civilians were affected and refugees relocated near the border. The flare-up tests the already fragile, Qatar-brokered ceasefire along the volatile Durand Line.

via The Guardian|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-conflict

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Cross-border fighting escalates as Taliban assaults Pakistani positions, killing two soldiers

Pakistan says two soldiers were killed and several others wounded after the Afghan Taliban launched a large-scale retaliatory operation along the shared border, with both sides claiming heavy losses as border areas faced shelling and crossings were closed amid a fragile ceasefire.

via BBC|

#afghanistan #casualties #cross-border

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Border clash reignites tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire along their border after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan targeted militant camps, with each side accusing the other of initiating the clash. The fighting, centered around the Torkham and Tirah areas near the Durand Line, comes after weekend strikes and risks undermining a fragile ceasefire. Pakistan says its strikes killed dozens of militants, while Afghan officials say it was responding to cross-border fire; the UN reported civilian casualties in Nangarhar, though tolls vary and remain unverified.

via Reuters|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border

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Pakistan says cross-border air strikes kill 100+ militants in Afghanistan, pledges more

Pakistan’s Senate briefing stated that the Pakistan Air Force conducted intelligence-based air strikes on February 21 against seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 100 militants (including a Taliban commander) and heavily damaging militant facilities in Bermal, Paktika. Officials insisted civilians were not targeted, and Pakistan has shared evidence of terrorist activity originating from Afghan soil with Afghan authorities. The minister warned Pakistan will defend itself with similar actions if attacks continue, and tied the moves to ongoing Doha discussions on dismantling sanctuaries.

via The Express Tribune|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #pakistan

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Pakistan pledges decisive retaliation as airstrikes hit Afghan militant hubs

Pakistan’s Senate was told that airstrikes were carried out in three Afghan provinces in retaliation for a series of militant attacks inside Pakistan, targeting terrorist hideouts and training camps with reports of over 100 militants killed; Islamabad warned it will defend itself and respond if cross-border attacks continue.

via Dawn|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #militants

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Pakistan’s Border Blitz: Cross-Border Strikes Rise as India-Taliban Ties Deepen

Pakistan conducted intelligence-based air strikes inside Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, claiming to hit TTP camps and killing at least 80 militants, while Kabul denied sanctuary and pledged a measured response. India condemned the strikes and signaled support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty as ties between New Delhi and the Taliban widen. Analysts warn the strikes risk driving Kabul and the TTP closer and complicating Pakistan’s security calculus, though some suggest Pakistan could pursue border reopening and greater intelligence-sharing to pressure Kabul.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #india #pakistan

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Cross-border airstrikes deepen Pakistan-Afghanistan rift

Pakistan says it struck armed groups inside Afghanistan after suicide bombings, while Kabul denies that Afghan territory allowed attacks; strikes in Nangarhar and Paktika killed and wounded civilians, prompting threats of retaliation and highlighting a deteriorating border dispute as negotiations falter.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #border-tensions

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Pakistan widens cross-border strikes into Afghanistan against militants

Pakistan says its military carried out intelligence-based, selective airstrikes against seven militant camps inside Afghanistan, targeting the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated groups, as well as a ISIS-linked group. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty. The attacks, which hit civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika and reportedly killed civilians including women and children, come amid a spike in Pakistani militant attacks and test a fragile ceasefire between the two countries.”

via CNN|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #cross-border-attacks

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Explosive Motorcycle Attack Kills Two Pakistani Soldiers in KP Operation

Two Pakistani soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed when an explosive-laden motorcycle rammed a security convoy during a military operation in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; the army said at least five militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed and credited stopping the bomber to avert a major catastrophe, while vowing to continue operations against the TTP.

via Al Jazeera|

#bannu #khyber-pakhtunkhwa #military

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Pakistan fires back at militant hideouts along Afghan frontier after spike in attacks

Pakistan says its security forces struck militant hideouts along the Afghan border after a surge in deadly attacks, signaling ongoing cross-border action as militancy persists in the region.

via AP News|

#afghanistan #military-and-defense #pakistan

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Pakistanis split over Imran Khan letter, champion Gavaskar and Kapil Dev while slamming local legends

Pakistani fans on social media are divided over a letter urging humane treatment for Imran Khan: many praise Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev for backing him, while some of their own cricket legends are called spineless and criticized for the response.

via ThePrint|

#cricket #gavaskar #imran-khan