Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:48am on 27 Feb 2026,Friday International
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has declared an “open war” against Afghanistan’s Taliban government, saying Islamabad’s “patience has reached its limit” after renewed cross-border attacks and deadly clashes. Pakistan launched air strikes on Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia provinces, responding to what it calls unprovoked Afghan firing on its forces along the Durand Line. Both sides report heavy casualties and destruction of military posts, with conflicting casualty numbers. Islamabad accuses the Taliban of sheltering militant groups, while Kabul denies this. The escalation marks a major deterioration in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, raising fears of broader regional instability. (PC: AFP)
