The military conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has left more than 300 people dead and over 500 injured on both sides. Both countries are threatening each other with further military action. When asked if the US would intervene between Pakistan and Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump replied, “I could intervene, but I have very good relations with Pakistan. Pakistan is currently performing very well.” Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military spokesman accused India of being behind terrorist attacks in the country. He said that Afghan Taliban territory is used for these activities. The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan began late Thursday night when Afghanistan retaliated to a Pakistani airstrike on February 22nd. Pakistan subsequently launched Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq. The Pakistani Air Force carried out airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, Nangarhar, and other provinces. Photos after the attack… Pakistan claims 274 Afghan fighters killed According to Pakistan Army spokesman Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, 274 Taliban fighters have been killed and over 400 injured so far. He says 115 tanks and armored vehicles were destroyed, 74 checkpoints were destroyed, and the Pakistani army has taken control of 18 checkpoints. Pakistan also admitted that 12 of its soldiers were killed and 27 were injured. The Taliban, on the other hand, say only 8 to 13 of its fighters were killed and a few were injured. It claimed that 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed and several checkpoints, including two military headquarters, were captured. The Taliban has warned of a more severe response if Pakistan launches further attacks. Footage of Pakistan’s airstrike… Flying of private drones in Pakistan is prohibited The Afghan Defense Ministry claimed that it targeted military installations inside Pakistan with drones. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that small drones were shot down in Abbottabad, Swabi, and Nowshera, and that no major damage was caused. Following these incidents, Pakistan’s Interior Ministry immediately banned the flying of private drones across the country. Former Pakistani army officer Adil Raza claimed that drones launched from Afghanistan targeted several key military installations, including a nuclear power center near Islamabad. However, this has not been officially confirmed. Pakistan’s Parliament Passes Condemnation Resolution Pakistan’s Senate passed a resolution condemning Afghanistan. The Foreign Ministry stated that any further provocation would be met with a strong and decisive response. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited the army headquarters and reiterated his zero-tolerance policy. Pakistan’s Information Minister called the Afghan Taliban government illegal and alleged that the rights of women and minorities were being taken away. Pakistan carried out airstrikes on TTP and ISIS bases. On February 22, Pakistan carried out airstrikes in the border areas of Afghanistan. Pakistan’s Deputy Interior Minister, Talal Chaudhry, claimed that 70 fighters were killed in operations against TTP hideouts in the border areas. Later, the Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported that the number rose to 80. Afghanistan strongly condemned these attacks. The Taliban stated that civilians were targeted in the attacks. According to a report by Tolo News, 23 members of a family were buried under rubble after an attack on a house in Nangarhar. The Afghan Defense Ministry stated that Pakistan would receive a “strong response at the appropriate time.” The ministry described these attacks as a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Pakistan has long pressured the Afghan Taliban government to prevent any terrorist organization from using its territory. Islamabad alleges that the TTP operates from Afghanistan, a charge the Taliban government has consistently denied. Tensions between the two countries have existed in the past. Afghanistan and Pakistan have long disputed the Durand Line, accusing each other of attacks and harboring terrorists. Tensions have escalated since the Taliban took control of the Afghan government in 2021. ——————– Read this news too… War-like situation in Pakistan-Afghanistan: Pak said- 274 Afghan fighters killed, more than 400 injured, India behind Taliban attacks. The situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan has become like war. Pakistan Air Force has again carried out airstrikes in many areas of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Taliban has claimed that it targeted many important locations including Faizabad military base in Islamabad. Read the full news…
