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Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as PM says forces ready to 'crush' Taliban #selemediaafrica #pakistan
Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as PM says forces ready to 'crush' Taliban #selemediaafrica #pakistan
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Tensions are rising in the region after
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Pakistan reportedly launched strikes
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inside Afghanistan as the prime minister
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declared that security forces are fully
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prepared to crush Taliban elements
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threatening national instability.
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According to official statements, the
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strikes were carried out in response to
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growing security concerns along the
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border. Authorities say the operations
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targeted suspected militant hideout
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believed to be responsible for crossber
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attacks and rising instability.
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In a strong warning, the prime minister
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emphasized that Pakistan's armed forces
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remain on high alert and are ready to
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take decisive action against any group
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posing a threat to the country's
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sovereignty.
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He stated that national security remains
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a top priority and that no compromise
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will be made when it comes to protecting
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citizens.
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The development has further heightened
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tensions between the two neighboring
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countries. Analysts warned that such
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military action could escalate the
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already fragile security situation in
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the region.
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However, government officials insist the
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measures are necessary to prevent
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further attacks and safeguard
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territorial integrity.
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Meanwhile, diplomatic observers are
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closely watching the situation, urging
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restaurants and dialogue to avoid wider
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conflict. Regional stability remains a
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major concern, especially as both
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countries continue to face internal and
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external security challenges.
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As events unfold, many are asking
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whether this move will deter militant
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activities or further complicate
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relations between the two nations.
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What do you think this means for
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regional peace and security? Share your
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thoughts in the comment section below.
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This report is brought to you by Susan
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Danielle reporting for Cell Media
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Africa.
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>> We must unite now. We must have one
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army. We must have one currency. We must
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have one foreign policy. We must be
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united.
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And I can hear the Oagia for saying I do
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not want to be the leader of that
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country. I simply want unity. And I'm
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saying that we must leave here with one
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united government. They listen not to
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the Osag.
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I can still hear
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those immortal words
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of