Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.
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Notable Quotes
"Our patience has now run out."
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
"the full capability to crush any aggressive ambitions."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"Our cup of patience has overflowed. Now it is open war between us and you [Afghanistan]."
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
"Our patience has now run out. Now it is open war between us."
— Khawaja Mohammad Asif , Politician
"We have targeted important military targets in Pakistan, sending a message that our hands can reach their throats and that we will respond to every evil act of Pakistan."
— Zabiullah Mujahid , Politician
Key People
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is the spokesperson for Pakistan’s armed forces.
Atta Tarar is the Information Minister of Pakistan.
Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud is the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Minister of Turkey.
Ishaq Dar is the Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
Pakistan's defense minister.
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is Pakistan's defense minister.
Mujahid is a spokesman for the Afghan Taliban.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
Spokesman for the Afghan government.
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The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan after both nations launched strikes overnight, following months of clashes despite a fragile ceasefire in October.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack, marking a significant escalation in tensions.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack, marking a significant escalation in tensions.
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