Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: 44 Taliban fighters killed by Pakistani forces amid Heavy Border Clashes

2026-02-26 - 20:23

ISLAMABAD – Tensions have flared once again on the Pak-Afghan border as heavy exchange of fire erupted in the Gursal sector of Mohmand District. Security sources confirm that the situation remains highly volatile, with the Pakistan Army launching a strong retaliatory operation after alleged aggression. Reports suggest that Pakistani forces targeted and destroyed multiple checkpoints allegedly operated by the Taliban in area. According to security officials, at least three additional Taliban fighters have been eliminated in latest action, adding to earlier claims that the total number of casualties among the militant group could be around 30. Sources stressed that operation is part of Pakistan’s firm stance on border security, with authorities reiterating that any form of aggression will be met with swift and decisive response. Officials maintain that forces remain on high alert to safeguard the border and prevent further hostilities. The cross-border tensions come amid ongoing security challenges between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with both sides frequently exchanging accusations over militant activities and border violations. “Operations by Mansoori and Khalid bin Walid Corps carried out against Pakistan”: Afghan Taliban said According to the deputy spokesperson of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Hamdullah Fitrat, the operations on Pakistani border posts were carried out by their Mansoori and Khalid bin Walid corps. On the social media platform X, he claimed that several Pakistani military posts were destroyed and some were taken over. He also claimed that 55 Pakistani personnel were killed in the Taliban operation “Heavy losses inflicted” in response to Taliban aggression: PM spox Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s spokesperson for foreign media, Musharraf Zaidi, stated that no Pakistani post was damaged or captured in border clashes with the Taliban. In a post on X, he claimed that Pakistan had inflicted “heavy losses” on the Taliban in response to their “aggression”. Earlier, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid had claimed that their forces destroyed and captured Pakistani posts and killed several security personnel. Musharraf Zaidi rejected these statements and said that no Pakistani soldier had been captured or killed. “Any aggression against Pakistan will be responded to immediately and effectively.” Pakistan-Afghan Border Clashes • On Thursday night, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed operations against Pakistani security forces on the border. • He claimed that several Pakistani posts were captured and security personnel killed. These claims could not be independently verified. • After the Taliban statements, the Pakistani government said that an “unprovoked attack” was met with an “immediate and effective response”. • According to Pakistan’s Information Ministry, Taliban forces were given a strong response in sectors including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand District, Kurram, and Bajaur. • The ministry claimed initial reports suggested heavy casualties among Taliban forces and destruction of their posts, though these claims could not be independently verified. • Pakistani military sources also claimed destruction of two Taliban posts in Chitral and Bajaur. More updates to follow...