Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 08:21 AM

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In February 2026, Pakistan struck Kabul and declared open war on Afghanistan. This escalation followed accusations from Islamabad that the Afghan Taliban initiated gunfire along their shared border. The conflict occurred despite a previously established ceasefire agreement in October. The reason for the renewed hostilities stems from border disputes and accusations of Taliban aggression. The declaration of war signifies a major deterioration in relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The strikes on Kabul represent a significant escalation of the ongoing tensions.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Ceasefire Agreement (October 2026) 50% Islamabad 60% Kabul 70% Afghan Taliban 80% Pakistan 90% Afghanistan ×290%

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afghanistan 90% pakistan 90% open war 80% kabul 70% border clash 70% ceasefire agreement 60% afghan taliban 60% hostilities 50%

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Pakistan

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