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

Pakistani forces launched airstrikes against military targets in the Afghan capital, Kabul, as well as other provinces close to the border There has been no reaction from Afghanistan to Asif’s comments on “open war”. The Taliban government said Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops last night in retaliation for earlier airstrikes by Islamabad. “In response to the repeated rebellions and insurrections of the Pakistani military, large-scale offensive operations were launched against Pa...

Pakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war
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Pakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war

Afghan and Pakistani troops battled along their border, Afghan residents and officials told reporters on Sunday, with the fighting coming alongside multiple strikes including the former US airbase at Bagram. Months of cross-border clashes have flared since Thursday when Afghanistan launched an offensive along the frontier, with Pakistani forces hitting back on the border and from the skies. Residents in multiple areas bordering Pakistan spoke of overnight fighting, while two civilians were...