The ongoing tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan has now turned into a big war. On the morning of Friday, 27 February 2026, Pakistan carried out heavy air strikes on the major cities of Afghanistan, Kabul and Kandahar. The Pakistan government has now officially declared it an ‘open war’, after which the situation on the border of both the countries has become very bad.
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What is Operation ‘Gazab Lil Haq’ and how much was the loss?
Pakistan Army took this retaliatory action ‘Operation Awesome Lil Haq’ Has been named. Fighter planes bombed Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia in the early hours of Friday morning. Local people there said that loud explosions were heard in the capital Kabul and jet planes were seen flying in the sky.
Pakistani officials have claimed that in this attack 133 Taliban fighters were killed And more than 200 have been injured. However, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the attack but termed the death toll as incorrect. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has clearly written on social media that now his patience has broken.
Why did relations between the two countries deteriorate?
This attack is not sudden, rather it is a retaliatory action. According to reports, on Thursday night Afghan forces had launched a major attack on Pakistani army positions on the Durand Line (border). Taliban had claimed that they had captured 15 posts of Pakistan.
Pakistan also alleges that the Taliban government of Afghanistan is giving shelter to terrorist organizations like TTP. These groups are being held responsible for the recent bomb blasts in Pakistan, after which Pakistan has taken this step.
What has been the impact on the border and common people?
This fight has had a direct impact on the general public and businessmen. The main routes used for trade and movement between the two countries have been closed.
Border Seal: The Torkham and Chaman border crossings have been completely closed, causing long queues of trucks.
Civilians injured: There are reports of civilians being injured in firing in a refugee camp in Nangarhar province and Bajaur area of Pakistan.
Peace agreement broken: The ceasefire which was achieved with the help of Qatar and Türkiye in 2025 has now completely ended.