February 25, 2026
Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire along their shared border on 24 February, marking it as the latest escalation between the two countries. Both sides have accused each other of initiating the clash. The cross-border firing follows strikes by Pakistan in parts of Afghanistan on 21 and 22 February, which Pakistan claimed targeted camps and hideouts of armed groups responsible for terrorist attacks in the country. Afghanistan has denied the claim and stated that the strikes hit religious schools and residential areas. The recent escalation of tensions threatens the fragile ceasefire agreed upon in October 2025 following border clashes.