On February 26, 2026, tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border escalated dramatically as Pakistan launched 'Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq' in response to unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban. The operation involved airstrikes targeting key military installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, resulting in the destruction of two brigade headquarters and a large ammunition depot. Pakistani officials reported that 72 Afghan Taliban combatants were killed and over 120 injured during the operation, with 16 Taliban posts destroyed and seven captured (Nukta Latest, February 26, 2026). Pakistan's Ministry of Information emphasized that their response was immediate and effective, asserting that no Pakistani posts were captured or damaged in the exchanges (BBC News, February 26, 2026).
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On February 26, 2026, Pakistan launched 'Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq' against the Afghan Taliban, escalating border tensions with airstrikes, resulting in significant Taliban casualties and calls for ...
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