Recent airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan have resulted in significant casualties, including at least 46 reported deaths, prompting the Afghan Taliban to vow retaliation. The escalating conflict sees both nations engaging in a tit-for-tat exchange, with Afghan forces targeting Pakistani positions in response to the deadly airstrikes. The violence has raised fears of an all-out war, as the Taliban hints at protecting anti-Pakistan militants within its territory. The fragile relationship between Pakistan and the Taliban, once marked by cooperation, is now strained as both sides accuse each other of unprovoked attacks, leading to increased military confrontations along the border.