Pakistan Strikes Afghan Cities as Cross-Border Attacks Escalate

Pakistan says it killed more than 300 Afghan forces in dayslong airstrikes

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more Afghan military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, killing over 300 Afghan forces in dayslong border clashes, a government spokesman and officials said. The two sides have targeted each other’s military positions since Thursday night, when Afghanistan launched strikes in response to Pakistani attacks that Islamabad said hit …

India closely monitoring Af-Pak escalation; backs Taliban but wary of full-blown conflict

India is closely watching the dangerous escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with Islamabad declaring "open war" after airstrikes. New Delhi views Pakistan's actions as a tactic to mask domestic failures and strongly supports Afghanistan's sovereignty. A regional conflict could derail India's growing development initiatives and investment plans in the country.

Pakistan and Afghanistan trade border fire as airstrikes hit cities

Pakistan is facing renewed fighting along its border with Afghanistan as clashes continue near the Torkham crossing.

Pakistan Is In 'Open War' with Afghanistan After Latest Strikes, Defense Minister Says

Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that Pakistan’s defense minister said means they are now in “open war.”

Pakistan's defence minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan

Pakistan's defence minister said that his country ran out of "patience" and considers that there is now an "open war" with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

Pakistan says it’s in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. What’s behind the latest fighting?

Markets, mosques, airports, military bases and police stations have been hit and dozens of people have been killed in border clashes.