Pakistan announces military action against Afghanistan amid border conflict

Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif announced an “open war” with Afghanistan following clashes along their border, with both sides exchanging heavy fire. Asif accused the Taliban of exporting terrorism and turning Afghanistan into a “colony of India.” The conflict escalated after Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, reportedly killing civilians, which the Taliban retaliated against. Both sides reported casualties, with Pakistan claiming to have killed 22 Taliban fighters.

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