What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - Reuters
What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? Reuters
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"The country wants dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the ongoing fighting."
— Zabihullah Mujahid , Politician
""Our cup of patience has overflowed. Now it is open war between us and you [Afghanistan].""
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
Key People
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is the spokesperson for Pakistan’s armed forces.
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is Pakistan's defense minister.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan's defense minister announced an 'open war' against Afghanistan following cross-border attacks, with both nations launching strikes and reporting casualties.
Pakistan's defense minister declared an 'open war' against Afghanistan after both countries launched strikes, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Pakistan's airstrikes on Kabul and other Afghan provinces followed Afghanistan's cross-border attacks, marking a significant escalation in tensions.
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