Pakistan declares war on Afghanistan

Pakistan's Defense Minister Zayshd-us-Salem announced that the country is declaring open war on Afghanistan following clashes. He stated that the Taliban government has 'turned Afghanistan into an Indian colony,' 'gathers terrorists from around the world,' and 'became a puppet of India.' According to a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Defense, in response to attacks from Kabul, allied forces destroyed key command and supply centers of Afghan forces.

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After the Taliban's takeover of Kabul in 2021 and their rise to power, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained tense, particularly regarding security and migration issues.