Pakistan Declares Open War Against Taliban Amid Border Clashes
Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban have reached a boiling point, with Islamabad declaring an open war following recent border skirmishes. The conflict intensified after airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan territories, which were retaliated against by the Afghan military. Both sides claim significant casualties, with Pakistan asserting the death of numerous Afghan fighters and Afghanistan reporting losses among its soldiers. The situation is further complicated by statements from Pakistan's Defense Minister, indicating a serious escalation in hostilities.
Feb 27, 2026, 11:27 IST
Escalating Tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
Recent clashes along the border shared by Afghanistan and Pakistan have prompted Islamabad to announce an "open war" against the Afghan Taliban government. The situation escalated following airstrikes by Pakistan on Kabul and Kandahar on Friday. Just hours prior, the Afghan military had launched an attack on Pakistani border troops, which the Taliban government claimed was retaliation for deadly airstrikes that occurred earlier this week.
Pakistan's military has reported the elimination of 133 Afghan fighters, while Kabul asserts that 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in their offensive.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Responds
In a statement on X, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed, "Our patience has run out. ये खबर आप गज़ब वायरल में पढ़ रहे हैं। Now, it is an open war between us and you." This declaration came as the Pakistani military initiated the 'Ghazab-lil-Haq' operation against Afghanistan.