Pakistan’s defence minister has said that the country is in an “open war” with neighbouring Afghanistan, after both nations launched airstrikes overnight.Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Islamabad’s patience had run out as tensions escalated, with casualties reported on both sides.
“Our cup of patience has overflowed,” he said. “Now it is open war between us and you (Afghanistan).”This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Jattvibe app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
