Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, reported that Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq has killed 435 Afghan Taliban personnel and injured over 630. The operation also destroyed 188 check posts and captured an additional 31 across targeted regions. The strikes mark a significant tactical push to dismantle Taliban operational capabilities.
Tarar’s update detailed the destruction of heavy military hardware, including 188 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery guns. Precision air strikes targeted 51 locations across Afghanistan, further degrading Taliban infrastructure. The report highlights the scale of Pakistan’s offensive and its intent to neutralize cross-border militant threats.
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The Pakistani operation comes amid accusations that the Taliban harbor Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists, who Pakistan claims are conducting attacks inside its territory. Islamabad describes the strikes as retaliatory, while Kabul condemned them as breaches of sovereignty. Despite this, Afghan authorities reiterated their willingness for dialogue to avoid escalation.
Recent air and ground engagements hit Taliban posts in Kabul, Kandahar, and other regions, marking some of the deepest Pakistani incursions in years. Officials say the strikes are part of a larger effort to disrupt Taliban command-and-control networks. Analysts warn that continued clashes could prolong the conflict along the rugged 2,600-km border.
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The international community has expressed concern over the rising violence and urged urgent negotiations to prevent a wider conflict. Observers note that the operation, while militarily impactful, increases risks of sustained instability in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Regional diplomacy remains critical to avoiding long-term escalation.