🔥 1) Major Escalation — Pakistan Declares “Open War”
Pakistan’s Defence Minister announced that Islamabad’s “patience has run out” and said the country is now in an “open war” with Afghanistan following intensified border clashes. �
Reuters
Pakistan accuses the Taliban-led Afghan government of harboring militants that attack Pakistani forces and destabilize the region. �
The Sunday Guardian
✈️ 2) Airstrikes and Cross-Border Attacks
Pakistan launched airstrikes on several Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, targeting what it says were militant bases. �
The Guardian
Afghanistan’s authorities reported explosions in Kabul and other areas, and stated their forces had earlier attacked Pakistani army posts along the border. �
AP News
💥 3) Casualties and Claims
Pakistan claims over 130 Afghan fighters killed and more than 200 injured during the recent clashes. �
The Guardian
Afghan officials claim that 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed, and some posts were captured — figures Pakistan disputes. �
AP News
Both sides accuse the other of heavy losses; independent verification of exact numbers is not yet available.
🔫 4) Border Fighting and Ground Clashes
Heavy ground fighting reported along the length of the Durand Line, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border sectors. �
The Sunday Guardian
Afghanistan claimed it captured several Pakistani outposts and inflicted losses before Pakistan’s retaliation. �
The Times of India
🏃♂️ 5) Civilian Impact
Reports indicate civilians have been caught in the violence, with evacuations near the Torkham border area and injuries including women and children. �
AP News
🌍 6) Regional Diplomatic Responses
India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes and called for respect for Afghan sovereignty, while denying involvement in the conflict. �
The Sunday Guardian
There are emerging calls for international de-escalation efforts to protect civilians and prevent further regional instability. �
The Sunday Guardian
🧠 7) Background Context (Ongoing Tensions)
This escalation follows months of skirmishes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border linked to mutual accusations of sheltering militants like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other armed groups. Previous Pakistani airstrikes earlier in February targeted suspected hideouts in eastern Afghan provinces, leading to tensions that had not been fully resolved before today’s serious escalation. �
Wikipedia
📌 Key Takeaways
Pakistan has openly declared military conflict and launched air operations into Afghan territory.
Afghan forces responded with their own attacks on Pakistani positions.
Casualties on both sides are claimed but not independently verified.
Civilians are affected, and regional diplomatic pressure is likely to increase.
Western powers have always had the same mission: to make Muslim countries fight among themselves—and they have succeeded.
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