Pakistan Declares “Open War” With Afghanistan After Deadly Airstrikes
Pakistan’s defence minister has made a stark declaration. The country is now in “open war” with Afghanistan. Islamabad launched airstrikes across the border in response to attacks.”Our patience has now run out,” Khawaja Muhammad Asif said. The strikes targeted areas near Kabul. They form part of a wave of attacks across Afghanistan.
Taliban Offensive Triggered Response
The Pakistani strikes came after a major Taliban offensive. Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani military posts near the border on Thursday night. Therefore, Islamabad responded with force.
Failed Ceasefire
These latest attacks follow months of clashes. The two nations agreed to a fragile ceasefire in October. However, fighting continued despite the agreement.Last year’s negotiations failed completely. Both sides blame each other for not engaging seriously. As a result, this Pakistan Afghanistan open war escalates regional tensions. The border region now faces more violence. Civilians on both sides remain vulnerable. The international community watches with growing concern.
