Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US backs Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' after strikes on Afghanistan

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2026-02-28

Pakistan air strikes on Afghanistan drew diplomatic support from Washington as Islamabad said on Saturday it would not stop military operations pressuring the Afghan government, which it accuses of backing militancy. The Taliban government has denied harbouring militants and its spokesperson has called for "dialogue" to resolve a previously simmering conflict that Pakistan's defence minister said on Friday was now "open war". After both countries......

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