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Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban were close allies for over 30 years, spanning the Taliban's entire existence, prior to the 2026 conflict.
“They had been close allies for over 30 years – through the Taliban’s entire existence.”
Pakistan's military launched Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq, meaning Righteous Fury, against Afghanistan after the Taliban's retaliation in February 2026.
“The Taliban regime in Afghanistan retaliated by hitting Pakistani border posts. Pakistan then upped the ante. Its military launched Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq -- which means Righteous Fury -- against Afghanistan.”
Clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a peak in intensity in spring 2026, resulting in hundreds of deaths from shelling and air strikes.
Pakistan played an instrumental role in the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
“When the Taliban captured power in Kabul in August 2021, Pakistan celebrated. So why did Pakistan declare “an open war” against its one-time protégé?”
The conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban continued during the week of September 23-29, 2026, involving airstrikes, cross-border attacks, targeted operations, and a car bombing.