As Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, President Donald Trump signals support for Islamabad, praising PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir.

US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan's leadership today (28 February) as tensions between Islamabad and Afghanistan escalated into what Pakistan

Islamabad's frustration stems not merely from security losses but from the perception that its long-standing leverage over the Taliban has eroded. Recent attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur and Bannu - attributed by Pakistan to Afghan-based militants- served as immediate triggers.

A two-day event titled Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 will begin in Islamabad today under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Development. The Forum will bring together over 100 eminent speakers from various walks of life. Over 500 participants will deliberate on Pakistan's governance reform agenda.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply escalated following cross-border air strikes and retaliatory attacks along the disputed Durand Line. Military activity has intensified in border provinces, raising fears of a broader confrontation between the two neighbours.

Analysts warn escalation may embolden armed groups and destabilise both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What happens next?