Pakistan Says It’s in ‘Open War’ With Afghanistan

We are witnessing a major escalation in the long-standing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan has launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan, targeting what it claims are safe havens for militants, specifically the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Afghanistan's Taliban government has condemned the attacks, claiming civilians were killed, and has retaliated by firing on Pakistani military posts along the border. This exchange marks a significant and dangerous new chapter, moving the two neighbors from a war of words to an open war. Pakistan launches airstrikes in Afghanistan, accusing the Taliban government of harboring militants. Afghanistan condemns the attacks and retaliates with border fire, escalating tensions into open conflict.