ISLAMABAD: Information Minister of Pakistan Attaullah Tarar said Monday that 435 Afghan Taliban militants were eliminated during the continuing military operation, Ghazb lil Haq.
In a post on X, Tarar shared an update on March 2 detailing what he described as significant losses inflicted on Afghan Taliban positions inside Afghanistan.
According to the minister, Islamabad continues retaliatory action after cross-border attacks by terrorists and Afghan forces.
The minister highlighted that more than 630 terrorists have been injured since the start of the operation. He added that security forces have destroyed 188 check posts and captured 31 positions during coordinated ground and aerial engagements.
The update further stated that 188 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery pieces have been destroyed. Additionally, 51 locations across Afghanistan were struck through precision air operations.
Operation Ghazb lil Haq was launched following an unprovoked Taliban attack from across the border. Officials said the operation remains ongoing and is focused on dismantling terrorist infrastructure posing a threat to Pakistan’s security.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid had earlier said in Kabul that the authorities were ready to resolve the crisis through dialogue.
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan want to resolve this matter through dialogue,” Mujahid said.
Pakistan described the operation as an “immediate and effective” response to terrorist attacks originating from across the border.
The latest escalation follows years of strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of supporting “anti-Pakistan terrorists” who it blames for carrying out suicide attacks in Pakistan.
This is a claim disputed by the Taliban government, which has repeatedly said the territory of Afghanistan is not being used to threaten the security of other countries.
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