Targeting Militant Leadership and Networks
Pakistan’s ongoing Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq has reportedly dealt a significant blow to the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which authorities often refer to as Fitna al-Khawarij. According to security sources, several mid-level leaders of the organisation were killed in recent Pakistani military strikes targeting militant infrastructure across the border.
DG ISPR said that Operation Ghazab Lil Haq is ongoing under the directives of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He stated that the Afghan Taliban must choose between Pakistan and terrorism. pic.twitter.com/XoRocMIFxb
— Azaad Urdu (@azaad_urdu) February 27, 2026
While officials have not yet released the names of those killed, they confirmed that the attacks were part of a broader strategy to dismantle operational networks responsible for planning and executing attacks inside Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities insist that the campaign is strictly focused on armed militant groups and not the Afghan population, stressing that the objective is to eliminate cross-border terrorism rather than escalate tensions with civilians.
Wave of Airstrikes Expands Military Pressure
Security officials say the military campaign has intensified in recent days, with more than 50 airstrikes carried out against suspected militant positions. During the night between March 4 and March 5 alone, Pakistani forces reportedly struck 41 locations believed to be linked to militant activity.
These strikes took place in border regions near Chaman, Zhob, Killa Saifullah and Nushki, areas that authorities say have been used as launch points for cross-border attacks. Officials claim the operations are intelligence-based and designed to dismantle hideouts, logistics centres and training facilities used by militant groups.
According to preliminary reports, the strikes caused casualties among insurgent fighters and destroyed several structures associated with militant networks, though the exact scale of losses is still being assessed.
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Strategic Targets and Broader Security Goals
Among the most significant targets reportedly hit during the operation was the headquarters of the Afghan Taliban’s 205 Corps Brigade in Kandahar. Security sources say the strike also destroyed multiple ammunition depots, which could weaken militants’ ability to sustain future operations.
Pakistani officials argue that such strategic strikes are necessary to disrupt militant planning and logistical capabilities. The continuation of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq indicates Islamabad’s intent to apply sustained pressure on militant networks operating near the border. Security authorities maintain that further actions may follow as intelligence identifies additional threats, signalling that the campaign is likely to remain a key element of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy in the region.
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