Security forces killed 331 Afghan combatants and destroyed 104 check posts during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Saturday. The escalation followed alleged cross-border attacks by the Afghan Taliban regime along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The clashes have intensified tensions between the two neighboring countries and directly affected military personnel on both sides.
In a post on X, Tarar said more than 500 Afghan combatants were also injured during the operation. He claimed Pakistani forces destroyed 163 tanks and military vehicles belonging to the Afghan Taliban. Additionally, he said 37 locations across Afghanistan were effectively targeted through air strikes. He added that 22 Taliban check posts were taken over by Pakistani troops during the ongoing action.
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Earlier, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations, confirmed Pakistani casualties in a press conference. He said 12 soldiers embraced martyrdom in the line of duty. Moreover, 27 other personnel sustained injuries during the clashes. Officials stated that the latest escalation began after unprovoked attacks on multiple border locations on February 27.
Operation Ghazb lil Haq
Update 0900 hours 28 Feb✅*Summary of Afg Taliban losses*
▪️331 Killed,
▪️500 + Injured,
▪️104 Check posts destroyed,
▪️22 Post Captured,
▪️163 Tanks and Armed vehs Destroyed
▪️37 Locs across Afg eff tgt by air— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) February 28, 2026
Meanwhile, Tarar said Pakistan responded with vigilance and strength to defend its sovereignty. He accused the Afghan Taliban of spreading fake news on social media platforms. He stressed that any aggression against Pakistan would be met with a firm and decisive response. He reiterated that the use of Afghan territory for attacks inside Pakistan remains unacceptable under any circumstances.
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Furthermore, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the armed forces for their timely and courageous action. He commended the leadership of Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for safeguarding national security. Officials said the nation stands firmly with its armed forces. Authorities continue monitoring the border situation amid heightened regional tensions.