Taliban Claims Drone Strikes On Pakistani Cities, Warns Of Wider Conflict

A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the parties to implement an immediate ceasefire.

The remarks were made on Friday, 27 February, during a regular press briefing following an intensification of armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The ministry said the latest clashes appeared more intense than previous incidents and warned that any continuation or escalation would harm both sides.

China urged the parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and said it stands ready to use its diplomatic channels to help ease tensions.

He said the establishment of what he described as a moderate system in Afghanistan would benefit all neighbouring countries. Chaudhry warned that if the conflict ends without meaningful consequences, it would fuel further militancy from Afghan soil.

In a post on X, the former Pakistani official said the continuation of the current situation poses a danger to all neighbouring states.

He called for a joint regional strategy to address shared security challenges.

According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar told Faisal bin Farhan that Islamabad had responded to what he described as unprovoked Afghan aggression.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said Pakistani forces carried out strikes inside Afghan territory as part of an operation it referred to as “Ghazb lil Haq”.

The statement described the strikes as successful and targeted operations.

In a statement, the ministry said the strikes were launched shortly before midday on Friday, at about 11 a.m. local time, targeting what it described as key Pakistani military facilities.

It said the targets included a military camp near the Faizabad area of Islamabad, a military installation in Nowshera, a base in Jamrud and a military centre in Abbottabad.

The ministry said the operation had been successfully conducted against important Pakistani military bases and facilities. It did not provide details on the type of aircraft or weaponry used.

Pakistan’s government had not issued an official response to the claim at the time of publication.

He said the defence forces, under the leadership of Asim Munir, are carrying out their duties with national spirit and commitment.

According to Radio Pakistan, the prime minister said the armed forces are equipped with professional capabilities, high-quality training and an effective defence strategy, and are fully prepared to confront any internal or external challenge.

Sharif stressed that Pakistan’s territorial integrity would not be compromised under any circumstances and that the armed forces would respond decisively to any act of aggression.

He added that the entire nation stands alongside Pakistan’s armed forces.