Zeeshan Ahmed, News Desk:
Islamabad, February 27, 2026 – Pakistan’s armed forces have achieved notable successes in their border security campaign against Afghan Taliban-linked militants, with significant casualties inflicted on attackers while maintaining strict restraint to safeguard civilian lives, according to the military’s official media wing.
In a comprehensive media briefing on Friday, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirmed that Operation Ghazab Lil Haq is progressing well and delivering the intended outcomes. Pakistani troops effectively pushed back insurgent advances at 53 locations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, dealing decisive blows to the militants.
Lt Gen Chaudhry reported that 274 Taliban operatives were killed and more than 400 sustained injuries in the engagements. Pakistani forces also destroyed 73 militant outposts and secured control of 18 others. In addition, 115 tanks and armored vehicles deployed by the insurgents were neutralized during the clashes.
The ISPR chief explained that targeted actions took place at 22 sites across Kandahar, Kabul, Paktia and adjacent areas. These precision strikes focused on dismantling terrorist logistics bases and temporary shelters used by anti-Pakistan groups. “Great care was taken throughout to ensure no harm came to civilians, and no civilian damage was reported,” he emphasized.
While outlining these gains, Lt Gen Chaudhry acknowledged the human cost on the Pakistani side. Twelve soldiers lost their lives, 27 were wounded, and one remains missing in action, he stated.
Turning to the broader implications, the military spokesperson issued a clear message to the Afghan Taliban leadership, condemning their recent hostile statements. He noted that such rhetoric echoes patterns of aggression seen in the past and warned that Pakistan would respond firmly to any threats.
Pakistan will hold the ruling regime in Kabul fully accountable for any terrorist attack launched from Afghan territory, Lt Gen Chaudhry declared. “If any such incident occurs inside Pakistan, we will take direct action against the Afghan Taliban,” he said.
He urged the Taliban authorities to make an unambiguous choice. The regime must decide between aligning with banned terrorist organizations—including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Islamic State (Daesh), and Al-Qaeda—or prioritizing stable relations with Pakistan. This position has been repeatedly conveyed by the Pakistani government at the highest levels, he added.
Reaffirming national unity, Lt Gen Chaudhry concluded with a strong message of resolve: Pakistan’s security and interests will always remain the top priority. The country and its defenders have never hesitated to make sacrifices and stand ready to protect the homeland at all costs.
The briefing comes as security concerns along the shared border continue to draw international attention, with Pakistan consistently stressing the need for the Afghan side to curb cross-border militancy.
This operation underscores Pakistan’s firm stance on defending its sovereignty while calling for responsible behavior from its western neighbor to ensure long-term regional stability.
