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Trump Praises Pakistan Amid Escalating Conflict with Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump expressed strong admiration for Pakistan's leadership while commenting on the potential for US intervention in the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. Tensions have sharply escalated with both nations conducting retaliatory airstrikes, targeting military installations. Pakistan has imposed a nationwide ban on all drone operations following these clashes. Afghanistan's defense ministry stated its strikes were successful retaliation for Pakistani "aerial incursions."

Key Points: Trump on Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: "Doing Terrifically Well"

  • Trump praises Pakistan's leadership
  • Tensions escalate over airstrikes
  • Afghanistan targets Pakistani military bases
  • Pakistan bans all drone operations
  • Strikes described as retaliation
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Trump says Pakistan "doing terrifically well" amid ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

US President Donald Trump praises Pakistan's leadership as tensions escalate with Afghanistan over retaliatory airstrikes and drone attacks.

"I get along with Pakistan very very well. They have a great Prime Minister, a great General... Pakistan is doing terrifically well. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, February 28

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that he has a very good relationship with Pakistan and said that Pakistan is "doing terrifically well" when questioned about a potential intervention in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Speaking to the reporters, Trump said, "I would (intervene). But I get along with Pakistan very very well. They have a great Prime Minister, a great General. They have a great leader. Two of the people that I really respect a lot. Pakistan is doing terrifically well."

Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad have escalated, with both sides accusing one another of retaliatory strikes, raising fears of a wider military conflict in the region.

While Islamabad declared "open war" on Kabul after carrying out airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, further intensifying tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

Earlier, Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said that Afghanistan carried out drone attacks on Abbottabad, Swabi, and Nowshera, as per Tolo News.

He also added that anti-drone systems brought down the drones and that there was no loss of life.

The Pakistan government announced a nationwide ban on all drone operations after tensions intensified due to border clashes. The Ministry of Interior issued a notification enforcing the prohibition on all commercial and privately operated drones across the country, as per Geo News.

Earlier, Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence said the drone strikes targeted important military centres in Pakistan.

The Afghanistan Ministry of Defence said that the country's air force carried out strikes at around 11:00 am on Friday (local time) against several military targets inside Pakistan.

Officials from the ministry cited by Tolo News stated that the airstrikes were aimed at a military camp near Faizabad in Islamabad, a military headquarters in Nowshera, the military township of Jamrud, and Abbottabad.

According to the statement, the operation was carried out successfully, targeting important bases, centres, and facilities of the Pakistani army.

The Ministry of Defence said the strikes were launched in retaliation for what it called "aerial incursions" by Pakistani military forces.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As an Indian, this is a stark reminder that we cannot rely on any foreign power for our security. Whether it's the US or anyone else, their interests shift with the wind. We must continue to strengthen our own defense and diplomacy. Atmanirbhar Bharat is the only way. 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The instability on our western border is a direct national security threat. A full-blown Pak-Afghan conflict could spill over and create more refugee crises and terror sanctuaries. Our government needs to be on high alert and monitor this very, very closely.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi, I worry about the ripple effects. Any conflict there impacts global oil prices and regional stability. While Trump's comments are his own, I hope the broader US administration maintains a balanced approach that considers India's legitimate concerns in the region.
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Vikram M
Honestly, this is just typical Trump talk. He says whatever suits him in the moment. Pakistan is definitely not doing "terrifically well" economically or in terms of internal stability. We should take such statements with a big pinch of salt and focus on our own strategic goals.
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Kriti O
It's ironic. The same country the US accused of duplicity for decades is now being praised. It shows how geopolitics works. As an Indian citizen, my only hope is that this doesn't embolden Pakistan to cause more trouble in Kashmir. Our forces are vigilant, thank God. 🙏

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