World · 27 February 2026
Pakistan bombs Kabul, imperiling 2025 ceasefire
Pakistan carried out air raids on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and two additional provinces on Friday following what it described as a cross-border assault by Afghan troops. The strikes came within hours of intense frontier clashes, marking the latest episode in months of reciprocal violence between the neighbouring states. Pakistan’s prime minister declared the military ready to repel any threat, while Afghan forces responded along the border, casting doubt over the durability of the 2025 ceasefire.
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