Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it ‘open war’
Summary
Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets across multiple Afghan cities, with Pakistan's defence minister labeling the conflict as 'open war', amid ongoing border clashes and retaliatory attacks.
Key Points
- Pakistan conducted air and ground strikes against Taliban positions in multiple Afghan cities along the border.
- Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declared the situation as 'open war' between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Both Pakistan and the Taliban reported heavy casualties and destruction but with conflicting figures.
- The conflict stems from Pakistan's accusations that militants operate from Afghan soil, which the Taliban deny.
