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Strikes in Kandahar: Pakistan says it hit military facilities inside Afghanistan, attacks tunnel used by Taliban

Pakistan launched strikes on Afghan military facilities and alleged terrorist hideouts in Kandahar, escalating tensions with the Taliban. These actions follow Pakistan's interception of drone attacks originating from Afghanistan. The Taliban administration reported limited civilian damage, while Pakistan warned of retaliation after its president stated a "red line" was crossed…

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Pakistan downs Taliban drones near Islamabad; debris injures four including two children

At least four people, including two children, were injured after debris from Afghan Taliban drones fell in several Pakistani cities, the country’s military said on Saturday. The drones were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their intended targets, but falling fragments caused injuries in different locations.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 6 civilians

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar province

The Independent UK

'No question of if and when': Pakistan says it will help Saudi Arabia even 'before' it needs

Senior officials in Pakistan on Wednesday said that Islamabad will come to the aid of Saudi Arabia even "before it is needed" amid the Middle East crisis due to the conflict between the joint forces of US-Israel and Iran.

The Times of India

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting

Pakistani and Afghan officials say their forces have launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes, with each side claiming to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors

The Independent UK

Pakistani Shiites rally to denounce US-Israeli strikes on Iran as US Embassy issues a security alert

Hundreds of minority Shiites are rallying in Pakistan’s capital and elsewhere in the country to denounce the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli campaign as the U.S. Embassy In Islamabad issued a security alert warning Americans of possible violence

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Death Toll Rises to 22 as Pro-Iran Protesters Storm US Consulate and UN Offices Across Pakistan

Violent protests in Pakistan leave 22 dead after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Demonstrations target US consulates and UN offices.

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US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid Taliban clashes

Washington affirms support for Islamabad amid heavy fighting and rising civilian concerns

The Independent UK

Afghan Taliban shoots down Pakistani jet in Jalalabad, capture pilot alive

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan, including capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad’s defence minister declaring the neighbours at “open war” following months of tit-for-tat clashes. Pakistan claimed to have killed more than 270 Taliban fighters and injured over 400 others in airstrikes while Afghanistan’s Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid…

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'I would intervene but ... ': Trump says he gets along 'very well' with Pakistan amid 'open war' with Afghanistan

After US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid Islamabad’s ongoing conflict with the Taliban, the United States on Saturday expressed its support for what it described as Pakistan’s “right to defend itself against Taliban attacks.”

The Times of India

Pakistan-Afghanistan war: Trump praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, says 'gets along very well' with Islamabad

Former President Donald Trump's past praise for Pakistan's leadership signals a potential diplomatic tilt amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan. Recent cross-border clashes, including air and artillery strikes, have marked an unprecedented deterioration in relations between the two neighboring countries.

The Times of India

Pakistan’s patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban

Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred

The Guardian - UK

Why Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting: History of Kabul–Islamabad standoff and the ‘graveyard of empires’ narrative

Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions and leading to retaliatory actions by Taliban forces. This marks a serious confrontation, rooted in historical ties, the TTP's presence, and the disputed Durand Line. Both nations exchanged claims of casualties and territorial gains amidst declarations of 'open war'.

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Pakistan declares state of ‘open war’ after bombing major Afghan cities

Wave of strikes comes after Taliban forces attack Pakistani border troops following earlier action from Islamabad

The Times of India

'Now it is open war': Taliban military posts, HQs, ammo depots hit; details of Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming 133 killed in retaliation for Afghan strikes that reportedly killed 55 Pakistani troops. The military escalation, involving bombing key cities and targeting Afghan military facilities, casts uncertainty over peace efforts. Both sides presented conflicting casualty figures amidst ongoing border tensions.

The Times of India

‘Our cup of patience has overflowed’: Why Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan's major cities

Pakistan conducted air strikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, escalating border tensions. This action follows retaliatory attacks by Taliban forces, with Pakistan declaring an "open war" after cross-border clashes. The confrontation marks a significant escalation since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.

Euronews

Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan and launches strikes on Kabul

Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night over earlier air strikes by Islamabad, and follows months of border clashes.

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'Open war' declared: Pakistan strikes Kabul, Kandahar — 10 things to know about Operation Ghazab Lil Haq

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Taliban military sites. This action followed alleged unprovoked firing from across the border. The operation, named 'Ghazab Lil Haq', reportedly killed 133 Afghans. Afghanistan condemned the strikes, claiming no casualties. Tensions remain high between the two nations over border disputes and recent military actions.

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'Open war': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif warns as border clashes with Afghanistan resume

Pakistan has declared "open war" on the Afghan Taliban government following intense border clashes. Islamabad launched air strikes on key Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani troops. The Taliban responded with retaliatory operations, confirming air strikes but denying casualties. Both sides reported dozens of casualties…

The Times of India

'15 outposts captured, 40 Pak soldiers killed': Afghan Taliban launches big offensive

Afghanistan's military has retaliated with strikes against Pakistan following recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan soil, which Kabul claims killed dozens of civilians. Pakistan stated its operations targeted militant groups responsible for recent attacks within its borders. This escalation highlights deepening tensions between the two neighboring nations.

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Living in La-La Land”: India Rebukes Pakistan Over J&K at UNHRC

India on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), dismissing Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as “hallucinating” and accusing it of living in a “La-La land.”

The Times of India

Imran Khan 'eye ailment': Ex-Pak PM receives 2nd dose of injection; next on March 24

Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan received a second eye injection at a government hospital in Islamabad for his vision ailment. Officials confirmed his stable condition and return to jail. His family, however, expressed distrust in government facilities and reiterated demands for treatment at a private hospital, seeking transparency in his…

The Independent UK

Imran Khan taken to Islamabad hospital for eye injection as party slams ‘clandestine’ midnight transfer

Sister Aleema Khan says family does not trust diagnosis or test reports

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Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along border with Afghanistan

Afghan defence ministry says it will deliver a ‘calculated response at an appropriate time’

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