The Pakistan Air Force executed a series of precise airstrikes under the banner of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, or Righteous Fury, successfully dismantling key infrastructure of the Afghan Taliban’s 313 Corps located in Kabul. This operation marks a significant escalation in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to counter militant threats emanating from across the border. The strikes were carried out during the night spanning March 12 to 13, targeting multiple terrorist hideouts and military installations associated with the Afghan Taliban and the extremist group Fitna al-Khwarij.
Security officials revealed that the operation specifically focused on crippling the Taliban’s military capabilities by destroying their command and control centers. Among the primary targets was the 313 Corps infrastructure in Kabul, which was effectively neutralized during the air raids. In addition to the Kabul strikes, Pakistan’s armed forces also targeted the Tarawo terrorist camp situated in Kandahar, successfully dismantling militant facilities that had been used as logistical and operational bases by insurgents.
Further expanding the scope of the operation, another airstrike was conducted against an oil storage facility located at Kandahar Airfield. This strike not only destroyed the fuel reserves but also damaged adjacent logistics infrastructure crucial for the Taliban’s mobility and supply chains. Meanwhile, in Paktia province, the Sherinaw terrorist camp was also hit, further disrupting militant networks in the region. These coordinated attacks demonstrate Pakistan’s commitment to neutralizing terrorist sanctuaries that threaten its national security.
Officials emphasized that Operation Ghazab Lil Haq is an ongoing campaign and will persist until all strategic objectives are met. The operation reflects Pakistan’s resolve to take decisive action against terrorist groups using Afghan soil as a safe haven. This move comes amid a complex security environment where militant activities have increasingly spilled over into Pakistani territory, posing serious risks to peace and stability.
In a related development, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, addressed the UN Security Council on March 14. He clarified that Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan are strictly aimed at eliminating terrorist threats and are not directed against the Afghan people, whom Pakistan regards as brothers. The ambassador’s remarks came in response to concerns raised by India and the so-called representative of Afghanistan regarding civilian casualties resulting from cross-border engagements.
Ambassador Ahmad strongly urged India to halt its policy of fomenting terrorism within Pakistan by exploiting Afghan territory. He highlighted the troubling alliance between India and elements within the Taliban regime, accusing them of destabilizing Pakistan through proxy militant activities. His statements underscored Pakistan’s stance that its military actions are defensive and necessary to safeguard its sovereignty against external aggression and terrorism.
As tensions remain high along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, these developments signal a continued phase of military assertiveness by Pakistan aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and securing its frontiers. The international community continues to watch closely as Pakistan balances its counter-terrorism imperatives with diplomatic efforts to maintain regional stability.
