Pakistan Declares 'Open War' on Afghanistan Amid Cross-Border Clashes and Airstrikes

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an "open war" with Afghanistan following escalating cross-border clashes and airstrikes targeting Taliban positions in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Both sides reported casualties and territorial disputes along the disputed Durand Line, with Afghanistan claiming to have killed Pakistani soldiers and captured posts, while Pakistan denied these claims and accused the Taliban of acting as an Indian proxy and harboring militants. The conflict marks a sharp deterioration in relations despite previous ceasefire efforts, with India supporting Afghanistan's sovereignty and calling for de-escalation.