This live blog has been closedFighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban military entered its third day on Saturday (February 28, 2026) as ‌foreign governments expressed increasing concern and called for urgent talks. Islamabad accuses the Taliban of harbouring Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, who it says are waging an insurgency inside Pakistan, ‌a charge the Taliban denies. Also read | How Pakistan and the Taliban, former allies, slid into ‘open war’Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan. including the capital Kabul, on Friday (February 27, 2026), with Islamabad’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declaring the neighbours at “open war” following months of tit-for-tat clashes. Following the deadly clash, Afghanistan’s Government said on Friday (February 27, 2026) it wanted “dialogue” to resolve its conflict with neighbouring Pakistan.

Source: The Hindu February 28, 2026 13:51 UTC