What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
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"his country's forces were able to 'crush' aggression"
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"the Afghan Taliban 'will r..."
— Zabihullah Mujahid , Politician
"Pakistan's strikes on Friday in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar killed 133 Afghan Taliban officials and wounded more than 200."
— Attaullah Tarar , Politician
"Our patience has now run out. Now it is open war."
— Khawaja Mohammad Asif , Politician
"We will defend this nation together. Stop these actions do not force us to take action against you."
— Sirajuddin Haqqani , Politician
"Our patience has reached its limit. Now it is open war between us and you."
— Khawaja Asif , Politician
"We are aware of the recent escalation in tensions and outbreak of fighting between the Taliban and Pakistan, and we continue to monitor the situation closely."
— Don Brown , Other
Key People
Information Minister of Pakistan.
Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. diplomatic mission to Afghanistan.
Khawaja Asif is the Defence Minister of Pakistan.
Pakistan's defense minister.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Minister of Interior of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan.
Spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
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Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
Pakistan has bombed major Afghan cities, including Kabul, with Islamabad's defense minister declaring an 'open war' as retaliatory attacks escalate.
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan, including Kabul, with Islamabad's defense minister declaring the neighbors at 'open war' following months of tit-for-tat clashes.
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