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Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, Reuters and The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2026 at 07:48 AM
Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist
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Amid escalating cross-border fighting in late February 2026, Pakistan declared "no dialogue" with Afghanistan, demanding an end to alleged Afghan-sponsored terrorism. This stance contradicts calls for mediation from the EU, Iran, Jordan, the UAE, Russia, and the UN, who are urging de-escalation. The conflict, described by Pakistan as "open war," involves tit-for-tat attacks near the border, including reported drone strikes by both sides. Afghan media reported Taliban forces attacked Pakistani military camps, while Pakistani media reported a drone hit a mosque in Bannu, injuring at least five. Pakistan insists its priority is protecting its citizens and territory.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Russia 30% Iran 30% Jordan 30% United Arab Emirates 30% Antonio Guterres 30% Mosharraf Zaidi 40% European Union 40% Kaja Kallas 40% Bannu ×250% Taliban ×370% Afghanistan ×990% Pakistan ×1090%

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pakistan 90% afghanistan 90% no dialogue 80% cross-border fighting 80% terrorism 70% mediation 60% drone attack 60% open war 50% taliban 50%

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Very Negative
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Al Jazeera
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Center (0.00)
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Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Pakistan

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