Afghanistan and Pakistan engage in open war following cross-border attacks

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Pakistan's defense minister declared an "open war" with Afghanistan following escalating cross-border attacks and airstrikes. Afghanistan launched a major attack into Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes targeting militants, which Kabul claims killed civilians. Fighting resumed Friday. Tensions are high over militant safe havens in Afghanistan and the disputed Durand Line border, exacerbated by Pakistan's deportation of Afghan refugees.


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