Pakistan and Afghanistan Engulfed in Deadly Conflict: A Timeline of Clashes
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The ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has escalated into a full-blown war, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The latest airstrikes by Pakistan targeting Taliban positions in Kabul and Nangarhar have left at least 400 people dead, according to Afghan officials.
Pakistan's Operation Ghazab lil Haq, launched on February 26, aims to target militant hideouts and terrorist support infrastructure. However, the Taliban has vowed to retaliate, saying that civilians were killed in the strikes.
The conflict dates back to the British era, with tensions escalating in 2021 after the Taliban's return to power in Kabul. The two South Asian countries have been accusing each other of cross-border militancy and terrorism, leaving behind a trail of conflicts.
A timeline of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict reveals a history of clashes, airstrikes, and border fights. In 2021-2022, tensions were on the rise before the Taliban takeover, with Pakistani and Afghan forces clashing across the border.
2023 saw a series of border clashes, firings, and airstrikes, with the Taliban accusing Pakistani forces of firing on its border guards. In 2024, the Pakistani and Afghan forces clashed again near the Durand Line, with the Afghan Taliban reportedly trying to build a checkpost.
2025 saw intense gunfire from both sides, with Afghanistan launching attacks on Pakistani soldiers along their shared border. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of dozens of troops and civilians, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.
As the conflict escalates, analysts predict that Pakistan will intensify its military operation against Afghanistan, while Kabul may retaliate with raids on border posts and cross-border attacks.
