Pakistan Declares 'Open War' on Afghanistan Amid Escalating Border Clashes

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government following escalating cross-border clashes and Pakistani airstrikes targeting Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. The Taliban claimed to have killed and captured Pakistani soldiers in retaliation. Asif accused the Taliban of acting as a proxy for India and criticized their governance. Despite diplomatic efforts and ceasefire attempts, tensions remain high with border points largely closed and no permanent resolution reached.