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Taliban-Pakistan Clash: Airstrikes Escalate Tensions Near Islamabad

3/2/2026

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The Taliban Defense Ministry announced airstrikes on Pakistani military bases near Islamabad in retaliation for Pakistani attacks on Afghan territory.
Pakistan responded with air and ground strikes, saying the actions were necessary due to unprovoked Taliban attacks.
The Afghan Ministry of National Defense later confirmed airstrikes on significant Pakistani military installations and warned of a strong response to further Afghan airspace violations, amid heavy casualties and escalating tensions.

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The Taliban Defense Ministry announced airstrikes on Pakistani military bases near Islamabad in retaliation for Pakistani attacks on Afghan territory.
Pakistan responded with air and ground strikes, saying the actions were necessary due to unprovoked Taliban attacks.
The Afghan Ministry of National Defense later confirmed airstrikes on significant Pakistani military installations and warned of a strong response to further Afghan airspace violations, amid heavy casualties and escalating tensions.