Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan as army chief vows continued strikes

Pakistan has declared an "open war" against Afghanistan, with the army chief saying strikes against militant hideouts inside Afghan territory will continue.

• Pakistan's army chief Marshal Asim Munir said the military will continue targeted strikes against militant threats emanating from Afghanistan.
• On October 1, Pakistan announced strikes in Kunar and Helmand provinces that it said killed 22 militants and destroyed weapons and ammunition.
• Pakistan's military accused Afghanistan's Taliban leaders of facilitating armed groups on behalf of India.
• Afghanistan's Taliban denied sheltering the groups, calling Pakistani militancy an internal problem.