Islamabad, February 28, 2026: Pakistan’s armed forces carried out a large-scale operation against the Afghan Taliban, killing 331 combatants and injuring over 500 in coordinated air and ground strikes, officials said. The offensive, named Ghazab lil-Haq, targeted 37 locations across Afghanistan, destroying 104 check posts and capturing 22 others. Approximately 163 Taliban tanks and armed vehicles were also destroyed, according to Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
The operation involved precision airstrikes and ground maneuvers along multiple sectors of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Minister Tarar stated that the strikes effectively disrupted Taliban positions, neutralized key infrastructure, and left militant forces on the defensive.
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General ISPR, reported that 12 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives in the clashes, while 27 others sustained injuries. He commended the armed forces for their professionalism in challenging conditions.
Officials said the offensive was launched in response to unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban along multiple border points on February 27. These attacks, coordinated with terrorist elements, prompted Pakistan to act decisively to safeguard national security.
Minister Tarar emphasized that the armed forces had responded with vigilance and strength to protect the country, sending a clear message that any aggression from across the border would meet a firm response.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the timely action of the military under the leadership of Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. He lauded the forces’ operational readiness and professionalism, saying they had upheld Pakistan’s sovereignty and security.
Tarar reiterated that Pakistan would not tolerate the use of Afghan soil for attacks on its territory. He warned that terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan remain a threat, and any future aggression would be met decisively. He also accused the Taliban of spreading misinformation on social media to cover their operational setbacks.
