Pakistan, Feb. 27 -- Military Strikes Intensify Pakistan conducted air and ground strikes on multiple Afghan border sectors overnight, targeting Taliban military posts, headquarters, and ammunition depots following an Afghan assault on Pakistani forces. Officials reported that the strikes came after a surge in attacks on Pakistan's border security units, marking a sharp escalation in tensions. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described the situation as an "open war," reflecting the seriousness of the conflict along the rugged frontier.

Historical Tensions Between Neighbours Tensions have simmered since Pakistan launched strikes on militant targets last weekend, with earlier clashes in October 2025 leaving dozens of soldiers dead before a f...