CRITICALTime MagazineAI REVIEWED2026-03-04 07:53
Fact-check: Real-time X searches reveal extensive recent posts, including from today (March 5, 2026), confirming Pakistan's Operation Ghazab Lil Haq airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, with updates from Pakistan's DG ISPR on hundreds of Taliban killed and footage of strikes; multiple posts quote Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's 'open war' declaration. This aligns perfectly with the Time Magazine article (verified via browse) and corroborating reports from reputable outlets like NYT, Al Jazeera, CNN, and France24. No contradictions; strong real-time evidence supports all key claims amid the ongoing South Asia Border Conflicts.
Pakistan Declares ‘Open War’ With Afghanistan Amid Escalating Attacks: What to Know
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Pakistan has launched major airstrikes on Afghan cities Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia province in an operation dubbed 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,' with Pakistan's Defense Minister declaring 'open war' with the Taliban-led Afghanistan. Pakistan claims at least 133 Taliban fighters were killed, while Afghanistan denies any casualties. The strikes came in response to cross-border attacks by Afghan forces, shattering a fragile ceasefire in place since October and marking one of the most serious escalat