Event Brief
Pakistan and Taliban Slide into Open War
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: The Taliban's rise has reshaped regional dynamics, defying Pakistan's strategic calculations.
WHO: Pakistan, Taliban
WHAT: Open conflict between former allies
WHEN: Feb 27, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: Pakistan
WHY: Taliban's return to power altered regional dynamics
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