politics
February 28, 2026
Pakistani defense minister warns about start of confrontation with Afghanistan
Khawaja Asif stressed that the Pakistani military knows its opponent well
TL;DR
- Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif announced an 'open confrontation' with the Taliban government of Afghanistan.
- The minister accused Kabul of turning Afghanistan into an 'Indian colony,' exporting terrorism, and violating human rights.
- Border clashes occurred on Thursday evening, with Pakistan stating it destroyed Afghan fortifications and Kabul claiming a military operation in response to Pakistani airstrikes.
- Pakistan's military conducted targeted strikes on Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and ISKP militants following recent terror attacks in Pakistan.
- Afghan authorities reported civilian casualties from Pakistani attacks and warned of a response to territorial infringements.
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