Key Points
- More than 795 terrorists injured, according to official update
- 242 check posts destroyed and 38 captured
- 213 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns destroyed
- 64 locations in Afghanistan targeted in air strikes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 583 Afghan Taliban terrorists and injured more than 795 others since launching the cross-border offensive Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, according to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
In an update shared on X, Tarar said the operation was launched in response to what he described as “unprovoked action” from across the border.
According to the minister, 242 Taliban check posts have been destroyed, while 38 others were captured during the ongoing military operation.
He added that 213 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns belonging to hostile elements had also been destroyed.
As part of the aerial campaign, Pakistan’s air force “effectively targeted” 64 locations inside Afghanistan, he said.
✅Operation Ghazb lil Haq
✅Update 1600 hours 8 March✅Summary of Afghan Taliban losses
▪️583 Killed,
▪️795+ Injured
▪️242 Check posts destroyed
▪️38 Posts captured & destroyed
▪️213 tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery guns destroyed
▪️64 locations across Afghanistan…— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) March 8, 2026
Infiltration attempt foiled in Chaman
In a related development, security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists linked to Fitna al Khawarij along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border near Chaman, according to security sources.
Officials said three to four terrorists s attempted to cross into Pakistani territory but were detected by security forces, who “effectively engaged the targets.”
During the exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed, while the remaining attackers reportedly fled after sustaining injuries.
Security personnel recovered four to five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and fence-cutting equipment from the slain terrorists, indicating preparations for a planned infiltration.
Background of operation
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq marks a significant escalation in Pakistan’s efforts to dismantle terrorists’ infrastructure along the border.
Security officials say the operation is ongoing and aimed at neutralising threats to the country’s internal security.
Authorities say the offensive was launched as an “immediate and effective” response to a series of terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory.
The development comes amid years of strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul, with Pakistan repeatedly accusing the Afghan Taliban administration of providing safe haven to leaders of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Pakistan maintains that these elements use Afghan territory to plan and carry out cross-border attacks.
Previous reports by the United Nations have also highlighted links between the TTP and authorities in Afghanistan.
Islamabad says lasting peace in the region will depend on concrete steps by Kabul to curb terrorism and prevent cross-border violence by terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.
