Pakistan–Afghanistan War: Latest News Update, Reasons and Causes
Pakistan has launched Operation Ghazib Lil-haq against Afghanistan, attacking many military bases in cities including Kandahar, Kabul, and Paktia, following the border conflict between the two nations that heightened on Thursday.
Previously, the Taliban administration in Afghanistan claimed to have conquered 19 Pakistani checkposts, which took the lives of 55 soldiers in massive airstrikes. Get to know more about the Pakistan-Afghanistan war update on the Flipside of News in English.
Pakistan-Afghanistan War: Tensions Rise After Major Military Action 2026
Regarding the Pakistan-Afghanistan War 2026, the Taliban administration has stated that it has no interest in waging a conventional war against Pakistan.
The report further claims that the discrepancy in military strength is the main reason behind the Taliban administration’s decision.
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has dialled Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, amid the 2026 Pakistan-Afghanistan war.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that Pakistan is open to a war against Afghanistan, and it is fully equipped with security forces who are efficient to prevent interference of external forces.
He further said that the country’s defence cannot be compromised, as per the Pakistan government’s official X account.
Old Video Goes Viral, Claims Shut Down of Pakistan’s F-16 Jet By Afghanistan
Amid the Pakistan-Afghanistan war news, an old video surfaced on social media, which claims the shutdown of a Pakistani F-16 jet by Afghan forces.
The footage shows the wreckage of the burned fighter aircraft, which people believed was a Pakistani F-16.
It shows a number tail number 85510 and Pakistani markings, but is not identified with a Pakistani F-16.
Based on a fact-check response from Grok, it was an AI-modified version of the old video.
No media, including CNN or Reuters, has confirmed Pakistan losing any plane to Afghan forces.
In fact, according to aviation experts, F-16s are thick, single-engine fighters, while the wreckage in the video seems larger.”
Pakistan-Afghanistan War Reason
The main reason behind the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict is the Durand Line border dispute.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering anti-Pakistan militants, especially the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who play a role in the attacks on Pakistan.
Kabul, however, denies this and accuses Pakistan of sheltering anti-Afghan groups and violating its sovereignty.
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