Afghanistan’s Taliban open to talks with Pakistan as ‘open war’ continues

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 28, 2026 at 03:09 AM

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Afghanistan's Taliban government stated its willingness to negotiate with Pakistan after Pakistan launched airstrikes targeting Taliban forces in Kabul, Kandahar, and other Afghan cities on Friday. These strikes mark the first direct attacks by Pakistan on Afghanistan's government, prompted by allegations that the Taliban harbors militants seeking to destabilize Pakistan. A Taliban spokesman reported civilian casualties resulting from the attacks, while witnesses in Kabul described explosions and smoke plumes. Pakistani security sources claim the strikes, involving air-to-ground missiles, targeted Taliban military offices and posts in retaliation for Afghan attacks the previous day. The situation escalates tensions between the two countries, previously considered allies.

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Tamim ×230% Islamabad 50% Kandahar 50% Zabihullah Mujahid 60% Kabul ×370% Pakistan ×480% Afghanistan ×385% Taliban ×690%

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90%

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Afghanistan

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