Pakistan declared open war on Afghanistan, bombing Kabul-Kandahar:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: The geopolitical equations in South Asia have changed overnight. Pakistan has launched its biggest ever military action against Afghanistan. ‘Operation Awesome-Lil-Huck’ (Anger of Truth). Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has termed it as an “all-out battle” and said that now the dam of patience has broken.

What is ‘Operation Gajab-lil-Haq’?

It is a massive military operation launched by Pakistan against the Taliban regime of Afghanistan.

Objective: Pakistan claims that this operation has been launched in response to cross-border terrorist attacks and ‘unprovoked aggression’ by the Afghan Taliban.

Major Attacks: The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) has targeted Taliban military bases, ammunition depots and command centers in major Afghan cities like Kabul, Kandahar, Paktika and Jalalabad.

Damage Claim: According to the Government of Pakistan, so far in this operation 133 Afghan fighters Have been killed and dozens of military posts have been destroyed.

How did the war start? (Timeline of Clashes)

The script of this big confrontation was being written for the last few days:

22 February 2026: Pakistan carried out airstrike on ‘terrorist hideouts’ near the border.

26 February 2026: In response, the Afghan Taliban attacked the Durand Line and claimed to capture 19 posts and a headquarters of Pakistan.

27 February 2026: Calling it a violation of sovereignty, Pakistan started a full-scale war under ‘Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq’.

Pakistan’s declaration of ‘open war’

Pakistani Defense Minister said in strong words on social media, “Now there is open war between us and you.” Pakistan alleges that the Taliban government is giving shelter to groups like ‘TTP’, which are spreading instability in Pakistan. At the same time, Afghanistan has described these attacks as an attempt to capture its land.

Impact on general public and regional security

Torkham border closed: ‘Torkham Gate’, the main trade route between the two countries, has been completely closed.

Exodus: Thousands of civilians are fleeing to safer places from border areas (such as Khost and Paktika).

Eyes of the world: The United Nations and neighboring countries have expressed concern over this ‘open war’, because this conflict between two Islamic countries can endanger the peace of the entire region.