In 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban.
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This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.
Pakistan's national hockey team officially qualified for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on 6 March 2026, after defeating Japan 4–3 in the semi-finals of the qualifying tournament held in Ismailia, Egypt.
This victory ended an eight-year wait for the national team.
On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.
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On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.
