‘Our patience has now run out’: Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Afghanistan after cross-border attack – live news

Pakistan has declared "open war" against the Taliban government in Afghanistan following escalating cross-border attacks. Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghan cities, including Kabul, claiming it was retaliation for "unprovoked firing" from across the border. Afghanistan stated its forces attacked Pakistani border troops in response to earlier Pakistani airstrikes. Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties, with conflicting reports on the numbers of soldiers and civilians killed and injured. Afghanistan also claims to have captured Pakistani soldiers, which Pakistan denies. This marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harboring Pakistani Taliban militants.