Pakistan’s leadership has issued a unified and stern warning to the Afghan Taliban regime following a night of intense border escalations, confirming that “Operation Ghazab lil-Haq” is currently underway to neutralize threats to national sovereignty.
President Asif Ali Zardari described the response of the armed forces to the Afghan Taliban’s aggression as “comprehensive and decisive,” making it clear that Pakistan will make no compromise on peace and regional integrity.
“Those who consider peace a weakness should be prepared for a strong response, and no enemy will be beyond reach,” the President stated.
He added that the Pakistani nation and armed forces stand united like a “fortified wall” for the defense of the country.
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that the nation remains fully prepared to safeguard its security.
In an official statement from the PM’s Office, the Prime Minister noted that under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the forces are performing their duties with “utmost national dedication.”
The statement emphasized: “The Pakistan Armed Forces are committed to ensuring that the peace and security of the country are never compromised. Our forces possess the full capability to thwart any aggressive designs.”
The PM further stressed that while Pakistan has always promoted peace, any act of aggression will be met with a “decisive response.”
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the Afghan Taliban made a “serious mistake” and will face “serious consequences.”
He strongly condemned the targeting of civilian populations, noting that the enemy attempted to target innocent civilians under the cover of darkness.
Adding to the provincial response, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori said that the Afghan Taliban regime should “come to its senses,” warning they could be wiped off the face of the earth.
He noted that the air force and ground forces have destroyed enemy hideouts, stating, “Afghanistan started the war and Pakistan will end it.”
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi highlighted the international dimension, stating the United States must consider that the weapons it left behind are being used against Pakistan.
Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq condemned the infiltration from Afghanistan, labeling the attacks on Pakistani posts under the cover of darkness as “shameful and cowardly acts.”
Sadiq stated that Afghanistan has become “India’s proxy” and is destabilizing regional peace. “
The diplomatic and political condemnations follow a night of heavy military engagement.
The escalation began around 6:00 PM Thursday with unprovoked firing from Afghanistan across multiple areas, including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur.
The initial attack resulted in two Pakistani security personnel being martyred and three getting injured.
In response, “Operation Ghazab lil-Hag”, translated as “Righteous Fury” was officially announced.
The Pakistan Air Force launched strikes targeting military installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Official figures state that 133 Afghan Taliban personnel were killed and more than 200 injured.
The strikes successfully destroyed 27 Afghan posts, two brigade headquarters in Kabul, one corps headquarters and one brigade headquarters in Kandahar, one corps headquarters in Paktia, and multiple ammunition depots and logistics bases.
Operations are continuing, and all armed forces and paramilitary units remain on high alert.
