February 27, 2026 9:12 AM
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ after airstrikes in Afghanistan
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated sharply on Friday, with Islamabad declaring “open war” on Kabul after carrying out airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, further intensifying hostilities between the two neighbouring countries. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said in a post on X that Islamabad had lost patience with the Taliban-led administration in Kabul, accusing it of sheltering militant groups. “After the withdrawal of NATO forces, it was exp...