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Pakistan Strikes Back, Claims 36 Taliban Killed

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Pakistan's military said it killed 36 Afghan Taliban fighters and destroyed military posts in retaliation for an Afghan offensive that reportedly killed 40 Pakistani soldiers.
The Afghan government has not confirmed Pakistan's claims.
Pakistan's information minister accused Afghanistan of spreading false propaganda.
Pakistan's Defense Minister said he intends to target Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership in Afghanistan.

History

Historical Context

The Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) marked a pivotal moment in British imperial strategy, as the British Raj sought to counter Russian influence in Afghanistan. Following the Treaty of Gandamak in 1879, which ceded control of Afghan foreign affairs to Britain, ongoing conflicts with local factions, including the Afghan military, set the stage for enduring regional tensions that resonate in today's military actions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.

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Story summary

Pakistan's military said it killed 36 Afghan Taliban fighters and destroyed military posts in retaliation for an Afghan offensive that reportedly killed 40 Pakistani soldiers.
The Afghan government has not confirmed Pakistan's claims.
Pakistan's information minister accused Afghanistan of spreading false propaganda.
Pakistan's Defense Minister said he intends to target Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership in Afghanistan.

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