ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes on Taliban-linked targets inside Afghanistan. Officials said 133 Afghan Taliban members were killed. More than 200 were injured in the operation on Friday.
The military carried out the strikes under the banner of “Ghazab Lil Haq.” Officials said the action responded to unprovoked cross-border shelling in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the airstrikes hit defensive positions linked to the Afghan Taliban. The targets were located in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar. He told that casualties could rise as operations continue.
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called the strikes a decisive response. He said Pakistan will not tolerate threats to its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
Officials said the operation aims to neutralise hostile elements. They added that Pakistan wants to prevent further escalation along the border.
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Afghan posts destroyed
According to the state- run APP, the Pakistan Armed Forces have fully destroyed several crucial Afghan posts on the Pak- Afghan border.
Security sources said the Afghan Taliban forces also hoisted white flags at several posts after Pakistan’s fortified forces’ decisive response.
Radio Pakistan reported that Pakistani security forces destroyed several key military installations in Afghanistan. They took control of multiple Afghan Taliban posts during “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq.”
Karachi, Punjab Placed on High Alert After Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Afghan Taliban
Security has been placed on high alert across Punjab and Karachi after Pakistan launched the ‘ Ghazab Lil Haq’ operation in response to unprovoked blasting by Afghan Taliban forces at multiple locales along the border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa( KP).
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Inspector General Punjab Rao Abdul Kareem has ordered strict security measures across the province. The directive follows the tense border situation. Police will enforce heightened security during Friday prayers
According to official instructions, Punjab Police remains on high alert. Authorities have increased surveillance along internal borders.The IG ordered officers to maintain close surveillance of terrorists, culprits, and suspicious individualities.
He stated that every officer and labor force of Punjab Police stands shoulder to shoulder with the fortified forces and security agencies.
Authorities have tightened security at kirks, police check posts, delegations, and other sensitive installations. They have deployed additional personnel at key points.
Officials have directed security teams to continue search and combing operations. They are closely monitoring potential threats.
In Karachi, DIG East Farukh directed all officers and labor force to remain on high alert.
Authorities have heightened security at sensitive locations and key installations. Police have set up snap-checking points and pickets on major roads. They are monitoring suspicious individuals.
The DIG said, “We are fully prepared to handle any internal unrest.” He added that the police force considers safeguarding the country its top priority.
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Field Marshal, Service Chiefs reaffirm unwavering commitment to Pakistan’s security
Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to Pakistan’s national security. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released the statement.
On the 7th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, Field Marshal Asim Munir paid tribute to the armed forces. He was joined by Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu,
The service chiefs honoured the courage and professionalism of their personnel. They also recognised the sacrifices made in defence of the country.
Pakistan launched Operation Swift Retort on 27 February 2019. The military carried it out in response to what it described as India’s unprovoked aggression. The operation reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to defending its sovereignty.
ISPR said the operation demonstrated the armed forces’ operational readiness.
It restored strategic balance. Moreover, it deterred further escalation.
The field marshal and the service chiefs said the armed forces remain fully prepared. They vowed to defend Pakistan against any threat.
Pakistan wo n’t compromise on its territorial integrity, President Zardari warns Afghan Taliban
President Asif Ali Zardari has advised that Pakistan wo n’t compromise on its territorial integrity under any circumstances, warning the Afghan Taliban against misunderstanding the country’s desire for peace as weakness.
The chairman said Pakistan knows the locations of planners, enablers, and backers of violence. He said Pakistani forces will target all responsible elements if the bloodshed continues.
He said that the Pakistani nation and its gallant fortified forces stood like a guard to cover the motherland’s integrity and borders.
The chairman said that Pakistan would not compromise under any circumstances on its peace, stability, or territorial integrity and no bone should be under the vision that the country would succumb to any pressure or pitfalls.
Lauding the comprehensive, timely, and decisive response of the Pakistan security forces, he said the forces were completely equipped to exclude the adversary’s unrighteous designs.
Mohsin Naqvi warns Afghan Taliban of serious consequences
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi advised that the Afghan Taliban will face serious consequences after unprovoked attack on Pakistan targetting mercenary areas.
He explosively condemned the reported strike, calling it a grave mistake with far- reaching counteraccusations . The escalation has heightened border pressures and directly impacts security for residers in affected regions.
Naqvi denounced the targeting of mercenary populations in strong terms. He said the adversary tried to strike under the cover of darkness and designedly risked innocent lives.
Sky News’anti-Pakistan false propaganda exposed
Pakistani social media users exposed alleged anti-Pakistan propaganda by Sky News.
The broadcaster deleted its post on X after heavy online backlash.
. The post falsely claimed that Afghanistan’s Air Force carried out strikes against Pakistan.
Many users responded quickly. They pointed out that Afghanistan does not currently have a functional air force.
Critics accused the broadcaster of spreading anti-Pakistan and anti-armed forces narratives.
PM vows decisive response
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces and its people remain ready at all times to protect the country’s security and sovereignty.
Speaking on the armed forces’ preparedness, the Prime Minister said they are fully capable of countering any internal or external threats. He added that the nation’s peace and integrity will not be compromised.
He emphasized that under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Forces, the forces carry out their duties with professionalism, advanced training, and effective security strategies.
At 10:30 PM, Pakistan’s security forces responded immediately and effectively to the Afghan Taliban attack. They inflicted significant casualties and material losses on the Taliban and destroyed several of their border posts.
Pakistani security forces launched retaliatory strikes across multiple border sectors. These include Chitral, Khyber District, Mohmand District, Kurram District, and Bajaur District. Several Afghan Taliban posts were destroyed.
At 10:32 PM, the Ministry of Information reported that Afghan Taliban forces suffered heavy casualties. Multiple posts were demolished in the strikes.
At 10:51 PM, Pakistan launched “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq” in response to the Afghan Taliban’s unprovoked cross-border attack.
Security sources confirmed Pakistani forces hit Taliban positions with full force. Militant hideouts were destroyed. Taliban fighters retreated after the response.
Pakistani Forces Strike Taliban Across Border Sectors
Under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, Pakistani security forces destroyed a Taliban check post in the Chitral sector.
Clashes erupted in Nawagai, Tirah, Mohmand District, and Arundu. Pakistani forces responded firmly in all areas. They destroyed two Afghan posts in Bajaur.
Pakistani forces killed at least 22 Afghan Taliban fighters during the strikes. Taliban forces tried to target Pakistani check posts with quadcopter drones. Pakistani forces shot down all incoming drones. They continued retaliatory action using small and heavy munitions. They deployed drones to precisely strike Taliban positions across the border.
A terrorist from Fitna al-Khawarij attempted to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border near Bajaur.
Pakistani forces captured him alive. He identified himself as Abdullah.
Security sources said Pakistani forces remain fully alert against any acts of aggression or infiltration attempts.
Federal Minister for Information of Pakistan Attaullah Tarar said Pakistani security forces killed 72 Afghan Taliban members. They injured more than 120 others during retaliatory operations.
He said Pakistani forces destroyed 16 Taliban posts. They took control of seven additional posts during the fighting.
The Information Minister said Pakistani forces destroyed a security depot. They destroyed a legion headquarters belonging to the Taliban. They targeted and demolished a sector headquarters. The forces destroyed over 36 tanks, ordnance, and armored personnel carriers (APCs) used by the Taliban.
He said retaliatory operations are ongoing. Pakistan will respond firmly to any act of aggression.
At 2:54 AM, security sources reported that the Pakistan Air Force carried out airstrikes on key Taliban installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. The strikes caused significant destruction.
Pakistan Air Force Strikes Taliban Installations
The Pakistan Air Force destroyed two squad headquarters in Kabul. In Kandahar, it destroyed an army fraternity headquarters and a squad headquarters. It also hit a security depot and a logistics base. The Air Force targeted a fraternity headquarters in Paktia.
At 3:05 AM, security sources reported that Pakistan’s armed forces continue operations against Afghan Taliban aggression.
Taliban fighters abandoned posts near the Mohmand District sector. Pakistani forces destroyed several positions and forced militants to flee.
Security sources confirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces will respond strongly to any acts of aggression.
At 3:20 AM, Pakistan’s air operations destroyed major Taliban service installations in Kabul. The Air Force demolished two squad headquarters in the city.
Officers said Pakistan meets Taliban attacks with decisive action on air and ground fronts. They stated that the armed forces remain fully ready to strike any aggression.
At 3:37 AM, security sources said the Pakistan Air Force destroyed the 205 Corps Headquarters in Paktia and continued air operations over Kandahar.
At 3:57 AM, Prime Minister’s spokesperson for international media, Musharraf Zaidi, tweeted that Pakistani forces killed 133 Afghan Taliban fighters and injured over 200.
The spokesperson said airstrikes targeted Taliban defensive positions in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar. Ongoing retaliatory operations could cause more Taliban casualties.
At 3:59 AM, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed Pakistani forces killed 133 Taliban fighters and injured over 200.
Pakistani Forces Destroy Taliban Headquarters and Equipment
Pakistani security forces demolished two fraternity headquarters of the Taliban. They destroyed three squad headquarters, two security depots, and a logistics base.
The forces destroyed three legion headquarters and two sector headquarters of the Taliban.
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Pakistani forces destroyed over 80 tanks, ordnance, and armored personnel carriers (APCs). He said Pakistan’s operations against Taliban aggression continue. Fresh Taliban casualties are expected.
At 4:04 AM, Afghan media reported clashes and gunfire inside the Taliban Ministry of Defence in Kabul after Pakistani airstrikes. Sources said explosions and fighting continue inside the ministry building.