KABUL/ISLAMABAD >> Pakistan bombed Taliban government forces in Afghanistan’s major cities overnight, the first time it has directly targeted its former allies, and described the situation as “open war,” raising tensions in a volatile, nuclear-armed region.
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan on Friday, including the capital Kabul. Islamabad has accused Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan.
KABUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pakistan struck targets inside Afghanistan's major cities overnight, Pakistani and Taliban officials said on Friday, as cross-border fighting intensified following months of tensions and skirmishes between the two countries.
