The Afghan Ministry of Defense recently claimed that Afghan air units conducted targeted strikes on key Pakistani military installations. According to the statement, the alleged strikes hit the Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the 12 Corps Headquarters in Quetta, and the Khwaiza Camp in Mohmand Agency. Afghan officials asserted that these operations were carried out “on a reciprocal basis” in response to purported violations by the Pakistani Air Force in Kabul, Bagram, and other adjoining areas.
Ground Reality
Contrary to these claims, conditions across Pakistan remain completely normal, with no reports of any airstrikes or explosions. Defense sources confirmed that the Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi and the military centers in Quetta are fully secure, with regular military and civilian activities continuing without disruption.
Similarly, no air operations or damage have been reported from the border regions of Mohmand Agency, making it clear that the Afghan Ministry of Defense’s statements appear to be part of a “propaganda effort” aimed at distorting facts and inciting unwarranted tension.
Defense experts note that such fabricated claims are often used to divert internal pressure and escalate regional tensions unnecessarily. Pakistan’s airspace remains completely secure, and its defense systems possess full capability to respond immediately to any form of aggression. In the current situation, however, the Afghan Ministry of Defense’s assertions remain limited to paper and have no basis in reality.
