Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

27 Feb, 11:54 — 27 Feb, 21:16

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Why this matters

The long-standing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, rooted in border disputes and the presence of militant groups like the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), have escalated into what some are calling an 'open war'. This conflict threatens to further destabilize an already volatile region, potentially drawing in other regional and international actors and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 7 sources cover this story

News outlets are covering the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with many describing the situation as an 'open war' or warning of its imminence. While most sources agree on the severity of the situation, there are meaningful differences in how specific actions are attributed and which actors are highlighted as key players.

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

Yahoocenter-leftcenter-leftneutralgeneral reporting on conflict escalation

cbccenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalprovides historical context and analysis

newsbeastcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalhighlights Pakistani Taliban involvement

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a balanced view, with some outlets focusing on direct military actions, others on international diplomatic warnings, and some on the involvement of non-state actors like the Pakistani Taliban.

What sources agree on

There is an escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The situation is being described as or warned to be an 'open war'.
The conflict involves border disputes and regional instability.

Where they diverge

The specific nature and actors involved in the 'open war' declaration or warning

berlingske

Pakistan has bombed Kabul and declared 'open war' against Afghanistan.

aktuality-sk

The United Nations warns of an 'open war' and calls for a ceasefire.

newsbeast

The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) announced joining the war on Afghanistan's side against Pakistani forces.

Yahoocbc

Pakistan and Afghanistan are generally described as being 'in open war'.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

Pakistan has bombed Kabul.

unverified·berlingske

Pakistan has declared 'open war' against Afghanistan.

unverified·berlingske

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The United Nations warns of an open war between Pakistan and Afghanistan and calls for a ceasefire and dialogue.

agreed

Coverage gaps

The involvement of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and their leader Noor Wali Mehsud in the conflict.

Reportednewsbeast

MissingberlingskeYahooaktuality-sk+3

The United Nations' warning and call for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue.

Reportedaktuality-sk

MissingberlingskeYahoonewsbeast+3

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry expressing concern over the escalation.

Reporteduz-daily

Missingberlingske

Perspective Analysis

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External Fact-Checks

Claims matched against human-vetted fact-check databases

✗False

America bombed Kabul, Afghanistan, from a Pakistani American Airbus!

Rumor Scanner·13 Oct 2025Read →

✗False

Video shows Pakistani air force bombing Taliban headquarters in Kabul.

AFP·27 Feb 2026Read →

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from general reports of escalating border tensions and regional concern to more explicit declarations of 'open war' and the introduction of specific actors and alleged military actions.

Initial Reports & ConcernFeb 27 morning

Early articles focused on general fighting, providing summaries of known facts and expressing regional concern over border escalation.

Escalation & Specific ActorsFeb 27 afternoon

Mid-day reports introduced warnings from international bodies like the UN and highlighted the involvement of specific non-state actors like the Pakistani Taliban.

Direct 'Open War' ClaimsFeb 27 evening

Later articles used stronger language, directly stating that Pakistan and Afghanistan are in 'open war' and some even claiming specific military actions by Pakistan.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Yahoo

Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

newsbeast

Οι «Πακιστανοί Ταλιμπάν» ανακοίνωσαν ότι μπαίνουν στον πόλεμο στο πλευρό του Αφγανιστάν

aktuality-sk

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom, žiada prímerie a dialóg

cbc

Pakistan and Afghanistan in 'open war': How we got here and what might happen next

uz-daily

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border - UzDaily.uz

gulf-news

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far - Gulf News

Right-leaning

berlingske

Pakistan bomber Kabul og erklærer »åben krig« mod Afghanistan

Key entities

Pakistanone of the primary belligerents Afghanistanone of the primary belligerents United Nationsinternational body warning of war and calling for peace Pakistani Taliban (TTP)militant group announcing entry into the conflict Noor Wali Mehsudleader of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP)Uzbekistanregional country expressing concern António GuterresUN Secretary-General calling for ceasefire

Coverage Timeline

First report: gulf-news · 27 Feb, 11:54|Full coverage: All 7 sources within 9h|Window: 9h

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gulf-news27 Feb, 11:54First to report

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far - Gulf News

5h later

uz-daily27 Feb, 17:08

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border - UzDaily.uz

3h later

cbc27 Feb, 19:53

Pakistan and Afghanistan in 'open war': How we got here and what might happen next

aktuality-sk27 Feb, 20:41

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom, žiada prímerie a dialóg

newsbeast27 Feb, 20:52

Οι «Πακιστανοί Ταλιμπάν» ανακοίνωσαν ότι μπαίνουν στον πόλεμο στο πλευρό του Αφγανιστάν

Yahoo27 Feb, 21:08

Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

berlingske27 Feb, 21:16Latest update

Pakistan bomber Kabul og erklærer »åben krig« mod Afghanistan

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berlingske2h ago

Pakistan bomber Kabul og erklærer »åben krig« mod Afghanistan

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Yahoo2h ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

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newsbeast2h ago

Οι «Πακιστανοί Ταλιμπάν» ανακοίνωσαν ότι μπαίνουν στον πόλεμο στο πλευρό του Αφγανιστάν

Ο ηγέτης των Πακιστανών Ταλιμπάν (TTP), Νουρ Ουάλι Μεχσούντ, ανακοίνωσε την έναρξη «κύματος επιθέσεων» εναντίον των πακιστανικών δυνάμεων, με πρόσχημα την «υπεράσπιση» του καθεστώτος των Ταλιμπάν στο Αφγανιστάν. Ο Μεχσούντ, επικεφαλής της οργάνωσης Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, εμφανίζεται να κηρύσσει μια νέα φάση επιχειρήσεων κατά του πακιστανικού κράτους, παρουσιάζοντάς την ως απάντηση στις κινήσεις του Ισλαμαμπάντ απέναντι στο καθεστώς των Ταλιμπάν στην Καμπούλ.Στο μήνυμά του υποστηρίζει ότι...

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aktuality-sk2h ago

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom, žiada prímerie a dialóg

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom. Guterres žiada okamžité prímerie a návrat k diplomacii po eskalácii bojov na hranici.

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cbc3h ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan in 'open war': How we got here and what might happen next

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uz-daily6h ago

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border - UzDaily.uz

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border UzDaily.uz

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gulf-news11h ago

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far - Gulf News

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far Gulf News

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Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

External Fact-Checks

Story evolution

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

Οι «Πακιστανοί Ταλιμπάν» ανακοίνωσαν ότι μπαίνουν στον πόλεμο στο πλευρό του Αφγανιστάν

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom, žiada prímerie a dialóg

Pakistan and Afghanistan in 'open war': How we got here and what might happen next

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border - UzDaily.uz

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far - Gulf News

Right-leaning

Pakistan bomber Kabul og erklærer »åben krig« mod Afghanistan

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far - Gulf News

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border - UzDaily.uz

Pakistan and Afghanistan in 'open war': How we got here and what might happen next

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom, žiada prímerie a dialóg

Οι «Πακιστανοί Ταλιμπάν» ανακοίνωσαν ότι μπαίνουν στον πόλεμο στο πλευρό του Αφγανιστάν

Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

Pakistan bomber Kabul og erklærer »åben krig« mod Afghanistan

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Pakistan bomber Kabul og erklærer »åben krig« mod Afghanistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles

Οι «Πακιστανοί Ταλιμπάν» ανακοίνωσαν ότι μπαίνουν στον πόλεμο στο πλευρό του Αφγανιστάν

OSN varuje pred otvorenou vojnou medzi Pakistanom a Afganistanom, žiada prímerie a dialóg

Pakistan and Afghanistan in 'open war': How we got here and what might happen next

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Escalation on Afghanistan–Pakistan Border - UzDaily.uz

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far - Gulf News

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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