Afghanistan open to talks after Pakistan airstrikes major cities

Summary

Afghanistan expressed willingness for talks after Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and other cities amid increasing border conflict and declarations of "open war" by Pakistan's Defence Minister.

Key Points
  • Pakistan conducted airstrikes on major Afghan cities including Kabul and Kandahar.
  • Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an "open war" on Afghanistan due to escalating tensions.
  • Afghanistan remains open to negotiations despite the intensity of the conflict.
  • Both countries accuse each other of retaliatory attacks along their border regions.
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