PAKISTAN has launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq with the declared objective of eliminating terrorist threats emanating from Afghan soil.

For decades, Pakistan has consistently maintained that terrorist groups have used Afghanistan’s territory as a base to plan and execute attacks inside Pakistan. These threats have intensified in recent years, especially after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 following the withdrawal of United States forces. Among the major militant organizations operating from Afghan territory against Pakistan are TTP (Fitna-al-Khawarij) BLA and several splinter groups aligned with them. Over the past few months, terrorist activities of these organizations have multiplied significantly, resulting in heavy casualties among Pakistani security personnel and civilians alike. This deteriorating security environment has compelled Pakistan to adopt a more assertive counter-terrorism posture.

The terrorist attacks gained further momentum after the Afghan Taliban government reportedly developed closer contacts with India in early 2025. Pakistani officials and security commentators argue that this growing engagement created new geopolitical dynamics in the region. Tensions reached a new peak following a major cross-border confrontation on February 26, 2026, when Afghan Taliban forces launched major attack on Pakistani border posts. Pakistan responded with a combination of air strikes and ground operations, claiming to have destroyed several hostile positions and infrastructure used by militants. In addition to the presence of Indian RAW in Afghanistan, there is an increasing........

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