On February 27, 2026, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces, alongside the naval and air chiefs, reiterated an unwavering commitment to Pakistan’s sovereignty. The day marked the 7th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the 2019 air engagement with India. In a statement released by the ISPR, the military leadership paid tribute to the professionalism and sacrifices of the personnel who restored strategic balance and deterred foreign aggression during that crisis.
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The anniversary coincides with high-intensity military action on Pakistan’s western front. Following unprovoked aggression by Afghan Taliban forces along the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border on the night of February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and the DG ISPR confirmed that retaliatory strikes targeted military installations in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar. The operation has resulted in 274 militants killed and 12 Pakistani soldiers martyred, as the military continues to strike defensive targets linked to the Taliban regime.
ISLAMABAD: Marking the seventh anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, Pakistan’s armed forces on Friday reaffirmed their readiness to counter any threats and pledged unwavering commitment to national security and regional peace, according to a press release issued by the… pic.twitter.com/JwwnV5ZJ7u
— Pakistan Now (@pakistannownews) February 27, 2026
Military leaders emphasized that the Armed Forces remain vigilant and prepared to counter any threat to national security. They reaffirmed that while Pakistan actively contributes to global stability, its primary focus remains the protection of its borders and the absolute honor of its people. The Field Marshal stressed that the “Ghazab lil-Haq” response serves as a modern testament to the same readiness displayed seven years ago during “Swift Retort.”
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