Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war' - Reuters
Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war' Reuters
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"Our cup of patience has overflowed. Now it is open war between us and you (Afghanistan)."
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
"Pakistani counter-strikes against targets in Afghanistan continue."
— Mosharraf Zaidi , Politician
"Our cup of patience has overflowed. Now it is open war between us and you (Afghanistan)."
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
"Pakistani counter-strikes against targets in Afghanistan continue."
— Mosharraf Zaidi , Politician
"patience has run out"
— Khawaja Asif , Politician
"133 Afghan Taliban fighters had been killed"
— Mosharraf Zaidi , Politician
"The people of Pakistan and its Armed Forces are fully prepared to safeguard the nation’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
Key People
Haibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme spiritual leader of the Taliban.
Khawaja Asif is the Defence Minister of Pakistan.
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is Pakistan's defense minister.
Mosharraf Zaidi is the spokesperson for the Pakistani premier on foreign media.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul and other Afghan cities, with Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declaring an 'open war' after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani military positions.
Pakistan and Afghanistan reported heavy casualties following airstrikes and border clashes, with conflicting figures on the number of soldiers killed.
Pakistan's Defense Minister declared an 'open war' after bombing Taliban targets in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, escalating tensions along the border.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul and other Afghan cities, with Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declaring an 'open war' after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani military positions.
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