Pakistan Claims Major Gains in ‘Operation Ghazab Lil Haq’ as Border Tensions with Afghanistan Escalate
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Sunday stated that Pakistani security forces have inflicted significant losses on Afghan Taliban operatives during the ongoing “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,” launched in response to what he described as “unprovoked actions” from across the Afghan border.
According to the minister, a total of 796 Afghan Taliban operatives have been killed and more than 1,043 injured since the start of the operation over a month ago. He further revealed that 286 check posts were destroyed, while 44 others were captured by Pakistani forces.
Tarar added that 249 tanks, armoured vehicles, and artillery guns had also been destroyed during the course of the operation, highlighting the scale of military engagement along the border.
The operation, which had been temporarily paused during Eid ul-Fitr in respect of religious observances and requests from Islamic countries, resumed at midnight between March 23 and 24.
Providing details of recent developments, the minister said that on the night of April 2–3, an attempted attack on a border post in the Ghulam Khan sector by Afghan Taliban elements, referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij,” was successfully repelled. He claimed that the attackers suffered heavy casualties, including up to 37 fatalities and more than 80 injuries.
The escalation follows earlier cross-border hostilities, including Pakistan’s February air strikes, which Islamabad said targeted terrorist hideouts. Pakistan has consistently accused the Afghan Taliban administration of failing to curb militant groups operating from its territory—an allegation Kabul has denied, maintaining that militancy in Pakistan is an internal matter.
Amid rising tensions, China has stepped up diplomatic efforts to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Chinese officials have engaged in high-level communications with both sides and dispatched a special envoy to facilitate dialogue.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning recently stated that negotiations between the two countries are progressing steadily, noting that both Islamabad and Kabul have welcomed Beijing’s mediation and expressed willingness to resume talks.
Clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which intensified in October, have resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with reports indicating that Afghan civilians have borne a substantial share of the impact.
The situation remains volatile, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to de-escalate tensions and restore stability along the shared border.
