Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday called on the Afghan Taliban leadership to ensure Afghan soil is not used against Pakistan. In a detailed statement on X, Khawaja Asif recalled Pakistan’s long history of support for Afghan fighters during the Soviet war and urged Kabul to act against groups involved in cross-border militancy. Khawaja Asif directly addressed Sirajuddin Haqqani and reminded him of Pakistan’s hospitality during difficult times. “We Stood With You Heart and Soul” Khawaja Asif said Pakistan supported Afghan fighters during the Soviet Union–Afghanistan war. He noted that Pakistan hosted millions of Afghan refugees, including members of the…
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Operation Ghazab Lil Haq entered a decisive phase on February 28, 2026, as Pakistan intensified air and ground strikes against Afghan Taliban positions across the border. The operation began after what officials described as unprovoked cross-border attacks targeting multiple sectors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Islamabad, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security forces inflicted heavy losses on the Afghan Taliban. According to official figures shared at different briefings, hundreds of militants were killed and wounded. Dozens of posts were destroyed, and several were captured. Pakistan maintains that Operation Ghazab Lil Haq will continue until all objectives are achieved. Heavy Losses Reported…
More than 270 Taliban regime personnel and affiliated militants have been killed in Pakistan retaliatory response following unprovoked firing along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military spokesperson confirmed on Friday. Addressing a detailed ISPR chief press conference, Director General ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the clashes began after Afghan Taliban fighters opened fire across multiple sectors along the border. He stated that Pakistan launched precise strikes on terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan on the night of February 21 and 22. According to the military briefing, firing occurred in 15 sectors at 53 different locations. All attacks were effectively repelled. The…
Drone Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were foiled on Friday after militants attempted to target several cities, including Swabi, Abbottabad, and Nowshera. Security officials said Pakistan’s anti-drone system successfully intercepted and destroyed all incoming drones before they could cause major damage. According to security sources, the attempted strikes exposed what officials describe as an Afghan Taliban link to terrorism inside Pakistan. They said the failed operation once again highlighted cross-border connections behind recent militant activity. In Swabi, however, the situation turned alarming when a drone exploded near a government girls’ higher secondary school in the mountainous village of Pabbini in Gadoon…
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq has entered a critical phase as Pakistan continues large-scale military action following what officials describe as unprovoked aggression along the border. The operation comes amid rising Pak-Afghan border escalation, with multiple sectors witnessing intense exchanges of fire. Below are the latest confirmed updates from various sectors: Bajaur Sector: Mosque Damaged in Shelling Security sources reported that Afghan Taliban forces carried out shelling in the Bajaur sector. A mosque was hit during the firing, causing severe damage to its roof and structure. Officials described the attack as a serious violation and confirmed that Pakistan Army units responded…
Pakistan border tensions have sharply escalated after intensified clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, prompting strong statements from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Both leaders made it clear that there will be no compromise on national sovereignty, territorial integrity, or the safety of citizens. In a statement issued on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan border tensions would be addressed with strength and resolve. He stressed that every act of aggression would receive a firm and befitting response. According to the prime minister, the armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country against both…
The Pakistan Afghanistan conflict has entered a dangerous new phase after Pakistan launched large-scale airstrikes on military targets in Afghanistan. The strikes targeted key installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, marking one of the most serious escalations between the two neighbors in recent years. According to security sources, the operation, named Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq, was launched in response to recent attacks on Pakistani border troops. Officials described it as a retaliatory move after months of rising tensions and cross-border violence. Major Military Targets Hit Pakistani forces reportedly carried out Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan against what they called Taliban defense facilities. In…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Mansehra to pay tribute to Lt Col Shehzada Gul Faraz, who embraced martyrdom while leading security forces during an operation against Khawarij elements. The visit reflected the nation’s respect for the Pakistan Army martyr who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. During the visit, the Prime Minister met the mother, wife, children, and other family members of Lt Col Shehzada Gul Faraz. He offered prayers for the departed soul and expressed solidarity with the grieving family. He assured them that the government and the Pakistan Army would fully support them. The Prime Minister…
Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions have flared up again after what officials described as unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban along the border. The incident took place in the Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the prime minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi. In a statement shared late Tuesday, he said the Afghan Taliban firing was met with an immediate Pakistan security forces response. Pakistani troops retaliated effectively and silenced the firing from the other side. He warned that any further provocation would receive a swift and severe reply. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protect its citizens…
The Turbat firing incident claimed at least six lives after unknown gunmen opened fire on a house in the Buleda area of Balochistan. Police confirmed on Wednesday that a woman was among those killed, while two others suffered injuries in the attack. Authorities shifted the bodies and the injured to Turbat Hospital to complete legal formalities. Security officials have started an investigation into the Turbat firing incident, but no group has taken responsibility so far. The Turbat firing incident comes at a time when Balochistan violence continues to worry residents and authorities alike. The province, along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, remains…
