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

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an "open war" with Afghanistan following escalating cross-border clashes and airstrikes targeting Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Both sides reported casualties and territorial confrontations along the disputed Durand Line, with Afghanistan claiming to have killed Pakistani soldiers and captured posts, while Pakistan denied these claims and reported significant Taliban losses. Pakistan accused the Taliban government of harboring militants and acting as a proxy for India, allegations Kabul denies. Despite the violence, the Taliban government has called for dialogue to resolve tensions.