Pakistan launches Ghazab lil-Haq operation against Afghanistan amid border tensions
Pakistan has launched a major cross-border offensive against Afghanistan under the operation Ghazab lil-Haq. The action follows months of clashes over allegations that Afghan forces shelter Pakistani militants. Reports describe precision airstrikes on key Afghan cities and military sites, with Pakistan portraying the strikes as a decisive response to border threats. Islamabad characterized the operation as an escalation toward an open conflict, signaling a shift in regional security dynamics. The development raises civilian risk and international concern, prompting calls for restraint and renewed dialogue to prevent further deterioration of stability along the shared border.
Operation name: Ghazab lil-Haq; date linked to late February 2026.
Reason: accusations of Afghan-based groups sheltering attackers from Pakistan.
Tactics: precision airstrikes on cities and military sites.
Characterization: Pakistan calls it an escalation toward an 'open war'.
Impact: heightened regional instability and civilian risk.