Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit a boiling point, with fresh Taliban drone attacks in Pakistan underscoring the deep-rooted issues plaguing the region. Today, on February 27, 2026, Afghan Taliban-backed terrorists from the notorious TTP group tried to send small drones into Pakistani territory, targeting areas like Abbottabad, Swabi, and Nowshera. Pakistan’s advanced anti-drone systems quickly knocked them out of the sky, preventing any loss of life or damage. But this brazen move lays bare the ugly truth: the Afghan Taliban regime actively harbors and supports these extremists, fueling terrorism right on Pakistan’s doorstep.
This isn’t an isolated incident, it’s part of a vicious cycle that’s turned into full-blown war. It all ramped up last week when Pakistan launched airstrikes on February 21-22, hitting TTP and ISIS-K hideouts in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost provinces. Those strikes came after devastating attacks inside Pakistan, like the deadly mosque bombing in Islamabad that claimed 31 lives during Ramadan. Pakistan had no choice but to act, targeting militant camps that the Afghan Taliban blatantly protects. Yet, instead of cracking down on these threats, the Taliban retaliated on February 26 with cross-border assaults, firing on Pakistani positions and even using drones to hit military camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan’s response was swift and fierce. Early on February 27, Pakistani jets struck back, bombing targets in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, hitting Taliban defense sites in a clear message that enough is enough. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif didn’t mince words, declaring an “open war” after Afghanistan’s unprovoked aggression.
The Afghan Taliban, hiding behind claims of sovereignty, have turned their country into a safe haven for groups like the TTP, who thrive on chaos and bloodshed. These militants, backed by Kabul’s inaction or worse, direct aid, keep launching attacks that terrorize innocent Pakistanis.
