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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict

March 13 – March 19, 2026

The Bottom Line

Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting an "open war" after a series of deadly airstrikes and border battles. Afghan leaders say a Pakistani attack on a hospital killed 400 people, but Pakistan says they are only hitting terrorist camps. The fighting has moved from the border into major cities, leading to a massive increase in civilian deaths over the last three weeks.

Key Statements

WWashington Examiner

Afghanistan claims a Pakistani airstrike killed over 400 people at the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital during the third week of an ongoing cross-border conflict.

Provides specific details on the hospital strike and the high death toll.

TThe Guardian

Pakistan conducts airstrikes... escalating a cross-border conflict that Islamabad has characterized as an open war.

Confirms Pakistan's official description of the conflict as an "open war."

40 Articles

Pakistan and Afghanistan Announce Pause in Fighting Over Eid

TIMECenter Left

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike

NBC NewsCenter Left

At least 400 dead in drug rehabilitation center strike in Kabul, Afghan officials say

NPRCenter Left

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike

Washington TimesCenter Right

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike

Fox NewsRight

Kabul rehab centre patients fear for their future after attack that killed scores

ReutersCenter

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