Pakistan’s strong response to unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban is underway, with 133 militants killed and hundreds injured, Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar said.
The security forces officially launched operation “Ghazab lil-Haq” (Righteous Fury) in response to unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban across multiple border sectors.
Notorious TTA commander killed along with associates in Landi Kotal
Pakistan Army artillery carried out a successful operation in Landi Kotal. A notorious TTA commander, Qaharman, along with his associates, has been killed.
According to sources, the group led by Qaharman was attempting to approach the Torkham border late last night.
Acting on solid intelligence, the artillery targeted the group. It resulted in the killing of the commander and his accomplices.
Qaharman reportedly belonged to Afghan Torkham, near Jalalabad.
464 killed, 188 check posts destroyed: latest figures
According to the latest update, Afghan Taliban forces have suffered heavy losses. 464 militants were killed and more than 665 were injured.
A total of 188 check posts were destroyed. 31 posts were captured.
Additionally, 192 tanks, armoured vehicles, and artillery guns were destroyed. Air operations effectively targeted 56 locations across Afghanistan.
✅Operation Ghazb lil Haq
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) March 3, 2026
✅Update 1600 hours 3 March
✅Summary of Afghan Taliban losses
▪️464 Killed,
▪️665 + Injured
▪️188 Check posts destroyed
▪️31 Posts captured,
▪️192 tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery guns destroyed
▪️56 locations across Afghanistan effectively…
Pakistan launches 10 major attacks on Afghanistan
Pakistan Security Forces carried out 10 air attacks and heavy strikes on multiple TTA posts along the Pak-Afghan border on March 2, 2026.
The operation targeted militant positions in North Waziristan, Chitral and Zhob sectors, destroying several posts and military infrastructure.
Drone targets oil depot at Kandahar International Airport
A drone has targeted an oil depot in an attack at Kandahar International Airport, according to reports on Monday.
A drone targeted an oil depot at Kandahar International Airport.#PakistanConnect pic.twitter.com/xLQu7q7OBU
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Afghan Taliban Humvee targeted near North Waziristan
Security forces carried out an operation near North Waziristan. A Taliban regime Humvee was successfully targeted, killing four.
Paktika: another Afghan Taliban post blown
According to the sources, Pakistani forces are continuing strong retaliatory operations along the Pak Afghan border.
They said an Afghan Taliban post in Paktika was destroyed during the operation. In another action, Pakistani forces reportedly blew up one more Taliban post using explosive material.
Security sources said Afghan Taliban forces left their weapons behind and fled from their positions during the response.
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq 🇵🇰
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Pakistan Army’s strong retaliatory actions continue against the Afghan Taliban regime’s unprovoked aggression, with an Afghan Taliban post destroyed in Paktika.#PakistanConnect pic.twitter.com/YRqBBKaRjC
435 Afghan Taliban killed, 188 check posts destroyed
According to the latest figures released by the Information Minister, Atta Tarar, 435 Afghan Taliban have been killed, 188 check posts have been destroyed, and 31 have been captured.
✅Operation Ghazb lil Haq
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) March 2, 2026
✅Update 1500 hours 2 March
✅ Summary of Afghan Taliban losses
▪️435 Killed,
▪️630 + Injured
▪️188 Check posts destroyed
▪️31 Posts captured,
▪️188 tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery guns destroyed
▪️51 locations across Afghanistan effectively…
US supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself: State Dept Spox
The United States on Friday expressed support for Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” against attacks from Afghan Taliban
“The United States supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against attacks from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group,” a State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement. US diplomat Allison Hooker said on X she spoke on Friday with Pakistan Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.
The State Department spokesperson said Washington was aware of the escalation in tensions and “outbreak of fighting between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban,” adding the US was “saddened by the loss of life.
Information Minister details Afghan Taliban losses
According to the latest update, Afghan Taliban forces have suffered heavy losses. A total of 297 fighters were killed, and over 450 were injured.
The operation destroyed 89 check posts and captured 18 posts. Additionally, 135 tanks and armed vehicles were destroyed. And 29 locations across Afghanistan were effectively targeted by air strikes.
Operation Ghazb lil Haq
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) February 27, 2026
Update 2300 hours 27 Feb
✅*Summary of Afg Taliban losses*
▪️ 297 Killed,
▪️450 + Injured,
▪️89 Check posts destroyed,
▪️18 Post Captured,
▪️135 Tanks and Armed vehicles Destroyed
▪️29 Locations across Afghanistan effectively targeted by air
Pakistan Army targets TTA’s Pathan Post
The Pakistan Army struck the TTA’s Pathan Post with accurate and effective tank fire. The hideout was completely destroyed, and the militants suffered heavy losses.
Strong retaliatory strikes from Mohmand, Bajaur sectors
Strong retaliatory strikes from Mohmand and Bajaur sectors have destroyed the Afghan Taliban’s forward positions.
Pakistan Army artillery pounds enemy positions in Kurram Agency
In the Kurram Agency, the Pakistan Army’s artillery struck enemy positions with heavy shelling, and there was no return fire, showing the enemy had fled in panic.
Another TTA post down
Brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army entered Afghanistan and took control of another TTA post.
Pakistan Air Force launches major attack
Pakistan Air Force targeted and completely destroyed an arms depot, the ABF Battalion Headquarters, and the Nangarhar Brigade in Laghman Province, security sources said.
Kharachar Fort destroyed
In response to unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban, Pakistan’s retaliatory actions are continuing, according to the latest update by the security sources.
The Pakistan Army attacked Kharachar Fort, targeting military installations. This has eliminated several Afghan militants, security sources added.
The Armed Forces of Pakistan remain firmly committed to the country’s security and defence.
China is deeply concerned by the Pak-Afghan escalation: Chinese FM spokesperson
Chinese FM spokesperson said that China is closely following the developments of the situation. Pakistan and Afghanistan are close neighbours, and both are neighboring countries of China.
As a neighbor and friend, China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict and deeply saddened by the casualties caused by the conflict, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to the fierce clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan in their border area and the rapid escalation of tensions between the two countries.
Mao said that China supports combating all forms of terrorism and calls on both sides to exercise calm and restraint, properly resolve their differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, and realize ceasefire as soon as possible to avoid more suffering, adding that this serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, and will help uphold peace and stability in the region.
China has been mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan through its own channels and stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation and improving relations between the two countries, Mao said.
Complete details of Pakistan’s strikes on key military location of Afghan Taliban
The Ministry of Information confirmed precision strikes on militant infrastructure in Paktia and Kandahar. Officials reported that 27 enemy installations were destroyed and nine captured.
Over 133 personnel of the de facto Afghan Taliban were killed in Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq. Border positions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been reinforced, with officials reiterating a zero-tolerance policy toward territorial violations.
Ground engagements were also reported in several districts. Click here for details
Pakistan Army takes possession of vehicle abandoned by Afghan Taliban fighters
The Afghan Taliban are in a “deep panic” after the retaliatory action of the Pakistani forces, according to security sources.
An update issued at 11:55 am said that Afghan Taliban fighters fled after abandoning a vehicle, which had been possessed by Pakistani army soldiers.
“Pakistan security forces are fully prepared to protect the border and give a strong and immediate response against any aggression,” the statement added.
Russia, Iran call on Pakistan and Afghanistan to immediately de-escalate
Russia urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to halt cross-border attacks immediately and resolve their differences through diplomatic means, the Russian news agency reported, quoting the foreign ministry.
Iran also offered to help “facilitate dialogue” to resolve the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to provide any assistance necessary to facilitate dialogue and to enhance understanding and cooperation between the two countries,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.
Pakistan Army destroys key Afghan taliban posts along border
Pakistan’s armed forces have destroyed several important Afghan Taliban posts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
According to security sources, after Pakistan’s decisive action, the Afghan Taliban forces waved white flags at the posts multiple times. The security forces effectively targeted the Afghan Taliban forces through artillery and quadcopters.
Afghan Taliban spokesperson deletes post about ‘retaliatory’ strikes on Pakistan
Zabihullah Mujahid, the Afghan Taliban spokesperson, had said they had launched retaliatory strikes early on Friday against Pakistani military positions in Kandahar and Helmand.
That post on X has now been deleted by the Afghan Taliban spokesperson.
Afghan Taliban activates fake news channels to mislead its people on war blows
After getting hard blows from Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban have activated special propaganda and fake news channels to mislead their public on the war.
The Afghan fake news channel, along with social media cells, has started a coordinated disinformation campaign with India.
Geolocation analysis shows Pakistan Armed Forces hit Afghanistan’s military backbone
Geo-location analysis shows that Pakistan’s armed forces have hit Afghanistan’s military backbone. The strikes have targeted the largest military compounds in the Pul-e-Charkhi area, east of Kabul, adjacent to the Kabul-Nangarhar Highway.
According to the assessment, both of the strikes seem to have struck elongated hangar-like buildings located within the compound’s perimeter. The initial detonation is thought to have occurred in the north part of the facility and the second apparently hit the south east of the facility.
The coordinates that are reported are as follows:
Northern Explosion: 34.561032, 69.367823
Southeastern Explosion: 34.564363, 69.369704
‘It’s an open war now’: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said that our patience has now turned out, and it’s an open war now between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Khawaja Asif wrote in a post on X, “After NATO forces withdrew, it was expected that peace would prevail in Afghanistan and that the Taliban would focus on the interests of the Afghan people and regional stability. However, the Taliban turned Afghanistan into a colony of India.
They gathered terrorists from around the world in Afghanistan and began exporting terrorism. They deprived their own people of basic human rights.”
Next 72 hours to be very critical for Afghan Taliban: Journalist Muhammad Malik
Pakistan’s senior journalist, Muhammad Malick, has said that the next 72 hours are very difficult for the Afghan Taliban.
Muhmmad Malick said that the next 72 hours will be very difficult for the Afghan Taliban, there will be very heavy airstrikes by Pakistan’s Air Force, and possibly drones and aircraft will also be used.
But it will be very intense, and the coming days will see very heavy strikes on the Taliban.
The Afghan Taliban will face very heavy strikes. Programme Khabar Muhmmad Malick Ke Sath, senior anchor person Mohammad Malick has stated that we have received information that in the next one or two days, Pakistan will carry out intense attacks inside Afghanistan.
Taliban commander sent to hell
Pakistani forces have crushed various important ammunition depots and destroyed multiple brigades of the Afghan Taliban regime.
In this strong attack towards Afghanistan, the top commander of the Taliban, Hamid Khorasanin, was sent to hell.
According to the security resources, Khorasanin was killed in an attack at the Kabul Taliban military brigade headquarters.
Khorasanin’s statement before war
While giving an interview to a private media channel on February 24, Khorasanin clearly threatened Pakistan.
In his statement, he said, “We have made it clear to Pakistan that if you are fighting with ballistic missiles, nuclear bombs, we have the army of the suicide bombers, which has the ability to fight against the world’s disbelief that Pakistan is a black faith.”
He added, “Pakistan’s leadership and the people of Pakistan are grateful to the leader of the Islamic Emirate, Sheikh Saba Amirul Momineen, who does not allow the Mujahideen to go further.”
“If the leader of the Islamic Emirate allows, you should be sure that in the soil of Pakistan, we have the majority
of Muslims in Islamabad”, Khorasanin said.
“The people of Pakistan, who are Muslims, are asking for an Islamic order to be followed. We
have it with us. We can destroy Pakistan in 24 hours”, he claimed.
Pakistan’s security forces are ready to wipe out the Afghan Taliban
A Pakistan Army soldier said that Pakistan’s security forces are ready to wipe out the Afghan Taliban. He also warned Indian proxies to take another step against Pakistan after thinking 100 times. In the video, it can be seen that a Pakistani soldier was warning Afghanistan and other Indian attack dogs with courage and strength.
Pakistan Air Force conducted a devastating airstrike in Kabul
Pakistan Air Force conducted a devastating airstrike in Kabul and destroyed two Afghan Taliban headquarters, including a corps headquarters and a brigade headquarters. An ammunition depot and logistics base in Kandahar were also destroyed during Pakistan Air Force airstrikes.
The Corps headquarters in Paktia was also destroyed during an effective Pakistan Air Force attack.
No compromise on country’s defence: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed that Pakistan would not make any compromise on its defence and that every aggression would be met with a crushing response.
The prime minister, in a statement following Pakistan’s retaliatory response against the unprovoked action by Afghan Taliban along the Pak-Afghan border, said that Pakistan had always promoted peace but would not allow any harm to its integrity.
He said that the Pakistan armed forces would firmly confront every aggression as they were equipped with professional capabilities, high-level training, and effective defensive strategies, besides being capable to deal with any internal or external challenge.
“The people of Pakistan and its armed forces are always ready to protect the country’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The Pakistan armed forces are determined that under no circumstances will the peace and security of the country be compromised,” Prime Minister Shehbaz remarked.
He reaffirmed that under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Pakistan armed forces were performing their duties with national zeal and were fully capable to crush any aggressive intentions.
“The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan armed forces,” he reiterated.
No one beyond our reach: President
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday, lauding the strong response by the Pakistan armed forces against Afghan Taliban’s unprovoked action, said those who mistook Pakistan’s quest for peace as weakness would face a strong response and that no one would be beyond its reach if bloodshed continued.
“Pakistan knows well where the architects, enablers, and sponsors of violence operate from. If the bloodshed persists, those responsible elements will not remain out of our reach,” the president said in a statement.
He said that the Pakistani nation and its valiant armed forces stood like a shield to protect the homeland’s integrity and borders.
“For the past five years, the ungrateful Taliban regime has been engaged in terrorist activities through its TTP terrorists against its benefactor, Pakistan. All our diplomatic efforts, along with brotherly countries, to bring this criminal outfit back to the right path have failed. Today, they have crossed the international border and challenged Pakistan’s integrity,” he added.
Afghan Taliban on the back foot: Information Minister Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said Pakistan responded with vigilance and strength to unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban.
The minister stated that Pakistan’s armed forces had effectively employed their professional capabilities to safeguard the motherland under testing circumstances.
He said the robust response had forced the Afghan Taliban on the back foot, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and resorting to spreading fake news on social media.
Tarar noted that even an international news channel fell victim to the fabricated reports circulated by the Afghan Taliban, and later compelled to delete its tweet.
Highlighting the retaliatory measures, the minister said Pakistan’s security forces destroyed key Taliban ammunition depots and battalion headquarters.
He added that the Pakistan Air Force carried out precision strikes against Taliban defensive positions in Kandahar, Kabul and Paktia.
“Pakistan’s armed forces have once again demonstrated that any aggression or hostile designs against the country will be met with an iron hand,” Tarar asserted.
He emphasized that the nation stands firmly with its armed forces, whose professionalism and effective response had brought pride to the country.
The minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also lauded the timely and courageous action of the armed forces under the leadership of Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and commended their preparedness and professionalism in safeguarding national security and sovereignty.
Afghan terrorists fled and abandoned key positions
The Pakistan Army mounted a firm retaliation to the cowardly attacks of the Afghan Khawarij, leaving the enemies across the border in a state of shock. In the intense operations of the Pakistan Armed Forces, multiple militant bases were dismantled.
After a fierce strike on several border posts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the Afghan terrorists fled and abandoned key positions. The security sources confirmed that Pakistan’s Armed Forces are ready to wipe out the terrorists of Fitna Al Khwarij.
Pakistan hits 6 points on the Afghan border, enemy hideouts destroyed
Pakistan launched massive attacks across six locations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Intense shelling flattened multiple enemy hideouts and strategic positions.
Pakistan’s security sources described it as a resolute and forceful response to cross-border threats.The thunder of Pakistani artillery shook the cowardly enemies sitting across the border.
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: 133 Taliban members killed, 200 critical
It is worth mentioning that in response to Afghanistan’s provocative actions, the Pakistani forces’ Operation “Ghazab-lil-Haq” is ongoing, in which so far 133 Taliban have been killed and more than 200 injured.
What you need to know about the Pak-Afghan border clashes
Pakistan’s security forces are responding with full force to unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban regime.
Security sources confirmed that 22 personnel of the Afghan Taliban regime have been killed at the time of this news story.
They said an attempt by the Afghan Taliban to attack Pakistani security forces’ check posts using quadcopter drones failed. Due to the timely and effective action by Pakistan’s security forces, all quadcopter drones were shot down.
Security sources said Pakistan’s security forces continue shelling using both small and heavy weapons, adding that Afghan Taliban regime posts are also being selectively targeted through aerial drones.
According to security sources, as a result of the retaliatory action by Pakistan’s security forces, Afghan Taliban hideouts were destroyed.
Pakistan’s security forces precisely targeted and destroyed three Afghan posts, including two in Bajaur and one in the Chitral sector, they said.
The Afghan Taliban opened fire at various locations along the Pak–Afghan border, security sources added. In response, Pakistan’s security forces gave a strong and effective reply in the Nawagai sector of Bajaur, Tirah (Khyber), Mohmand district, and the Arandu area of the Chitral sector.
Afghan Army Brigade Headquarters in Nangarhar destroyed by Pakistan Air Force
The Pakistan Air Force successfully targeted two out of 20 objectives at the Mohmand Dara base in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
In Operation Ghazab lil Haq, the Taliban regime is facing heavy human and financial losses at the hands of Pakistan.
The Pakistan Air Force effectively targeted and destroyed the Brigade Headquarters of the Afghan Army in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
The Taliban regime is retreating on every front.
BBC exposed Afghan Taliban propaganda
After facing embarrassment on the battlefield, the Afghan Taliban face embarrassment on social media as false propaganda is exposed
Following the Pakistan Army’s effective response to unprovoked aggression, the Afghan Taliban regime has now resorted to spreading false propaganda on social media.
The BBC reported that several social media posts circulated images of a wrecked Pakistani training fighter jet to support misleading narratives.
However, the images being shared on social media are not related to the recent tensions. In fact, these pictures date back to 2025 and show the wreckage of a training aircraft from an earlier incident.
Experts state that after suffering significant military and logistical losses, the Afghan Taliban are attempting to hide their setback by engaging in misleading propaganda online.
In reality, the widely circulated image is from 2025 and has no connection with the current Pakistan-Afghanistan escalation.
Shameless propaganda: Afghan Taliban claim about Pakistani jet shot down exposed as false
Afghan and Indian media are falsely claiming that a Pakistani jet was downed in Nangarhar and the pilot was captured.
This claim was made by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence. The claim was widely amplified by Indian media and Afghan propaganda outlets.
No Pakistani jet was shot down. No defence monitoring agency or international media outlet has verified their claims.
The story completely relies on Afghan claims and Indian media amplification. No evidence of debris or wreckage has been shown by Afghanistan.
No proof of the captured pilot was presented, no geolocated imagery, and no satellite evidence was provided by Afghanistan.
Old videos are being circulated as evidence which are years old.
TOLO News, a media outlet, showed images of the 2021 aircraft crash in Turkey as evidence. That image has nothing to do with Pakistan jets.
Reusing unrelated crash images is a deliberate attempt at creating a false narrative.
