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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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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