Afghanistan’s resolve shone through as it dismantled a Pakistani scheme to bomb Bagram Airbase, marking another chapter in enduring rivalry. Dawn patrols detected enemy jets entering restricted airspace at 5 AM, prompting an immediate defensive scramble from Parwan’s finest.
Professional countermeasures via ZIQ-1 and Two Mile systems foiled the plot outright, rendering the jets ineffective and forcing retreat. Security forces now hold full control, with no injuries or infrastructure hits—a clean win.
Police headquarters vowed unyielding protection of national airspace, issuing stark warnings against violations that threaten sovereignty.
Afghan troops went on the offensive, overrunning four Pakistani outposts and confirming 32 fatalities. Khama Press highlighted Taliban success in neutralizing two drones during border flare-ups in key provinces.
Roots of this confrontation lie in tit-for-tat actions: Pakistan’s February 21 strikes in Nangarhar and Paktika drew Afghan fire on February 27 across the Durand Line. Pakistan’s subsequent ‘Operation Gajab Lil-Haq’ hit back at Afghan bases, fueling the spiral.
Months of finger-pointing over terrorism sanctuaries and incursions have eroded trust. As accusations fly, the international watch remains fixed on this powder keg, where miscalculation could ignite wider war.