Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif explicitly stated that his country is in an open war with Afghanistan. “Our patience has run out. We now have an open war between us and you" (Afghanistan – ed.) said. A spokesperson for the Taliban government of Zabihullah Mujahid claims that Kabul was not the only mark of the raids. Pakistan was besides to bomb Kandahar Provinces and Paktia. Pakistan's action has been provoked by Afghan Taliban, who do not respect Durand's alleged line, which is the border between the 2 countries, connecting with Pashtunas in Pakistan.