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Pakistan Declares ‘Open War’ on Afghan Taliban

  • 27 Feb 2026

On 27th February 2026, Pakistan declared “open war” against the Taliban-led Afghan government following renewed cross-border clashes, airstrikes and retaliatory military operations along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Key Points

  • Operation ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’: Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil Haq as a retaliatory military action against Afghan Taliban forces on 26th February 2026.
  • Airstrikes on Afghan Cities: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, claiming to target Afghan military facilities.
  • Afghan Retaliatory Offensive: Afghanistan stated that its forces launched cross-border attacks in retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan border areas.
  • Casualty Claims by Both Sides: Pakistan claimed 133 Afghan fighters were killed, while Kabul said 55 Pakistani troops died in its offensive. Afghanistan also reported eight of its own soldiers killed.
  • Disputed Capture of Army Posts: Afghanistan claimed to have captured more than a dozen Pakistani army posts; Islamabad denied the claim and termed the attack unprovoked.
  • Fragile Ceasefire: The escalation has weakened prospects of a Qatar-mediated ceasefire between the two sides.