Pakistan Security Forces continue to carry out Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq, a sustained military campaign launched in response to cross-border attacks by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA) that began on 26 February 2026. Officials report that hostile actions along the Pak–Afghan frontier are being effectively repelled, while ongoing operations steadily degrade the militants’ capabilities and infrastructure.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Front
Along the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border sectors of Bajaur, Kurram, and Parachinar, Pakistan forces maintained strong operational control. Militants attempting infiltrations or setting up firing positions were engaged through coordinated artillery, mortars, tank fire, and precision strikes.
During the reporting period, TTA elements launched mortar, artillery, and small-arms fire from across the border. Four raids in the Tirah sector were attempted by militants but were successfully repulsed by Pakistan Security Forces, demonstrating the effectiveness of defensive coordination and firepower. Surveillance grids also detected hostile drone activity and militant movements, which were closely monitored and engaged to restrict enemy operations along the frontier.
Balochistan Front
In Balochistan, forward operational dominance continues across Qilla Saifullah, Zhob, Naushki, Chaman, Chiltan, and Sambaza sectors. Defensive patrols, surveillance, and readiness of artillery and heavy weapons remain active to counter any hostile activity immediately.
Gudwana Enclave in the Zhob sector remains firmly under Pakistan’s control. Although rockets were fired from across the border toward the enclave during the reporting period, all landed within the controlled area, causing no casualties or significant damage.
Strategic Strikes Inside Afghanistan
On the night of 12–13 March 2026, Pakistan conducted precision airstrikes targeting terrorist-linked infrastructure inside Afghanistan, focusing on sites used to facilitate cross-border attacks. Key installations hit included oil storage facilities at Kandahar Airfield, reportedly utilized by Afghan Taliban elements and affiliated militant networks to support their operations.
Confirmed TTA Losses
•Killed: 663
• Injured: 887+
• Check posts destroyed: 249
• Posts captured and destroyed: 44
• Vehicles, tanks, and artillery destroyed: 224
• Locations targeted by air: 70
Operational Assessment
Despite repeated battlefield setbacks, TTA propaganda outlets continue to spread misleading claims. On the ground, Pakistan Security Forces retain clear operational superiority and firm control along the border. Military officials emphasize that Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq will continue until all hostile intent and militant infrastructure threatening Pakistan from across the Pak–Afghan border are fully neutralized.
