The Pakistan

The recent launch of Operation Ghazab lil Haq signals a monumental shift in Islamabad’s approach to its western frontier. With the military confirming the elimination of 435 Afghan Taliban combatants, the era of relying on so called strategic depth is definitively over. We are now witnessing a harsh transition from localized border skirmishes to open, intensive conflict to secure the state. Why did Pakistan launch Operation Ghazab lil Haq? The unacceptable surge of militant activity, heavily backed by cross-border elements, left the state with no alternative. Recent updates from Dawn News confirm that aerial operations in North Waziristan have successfully dismantled multiple Fitna al Khawarij (TTP) and Afghan Taliban posts. However, relying solely on traditional kinetic tactics is a temporary fix. How is the military securing the Pak-Afghan border? To permanently secure this volatile frontier, artillery must be paired with next-generation infrastructure. As explored in our analys...

  The Taliban spokesperson said that at the Doha talks, "It was decided that neither country will take hostile actions against the other, and support will not be provided to groups operating against the government of Pakistan." In a follow-up post on X, he said it reflected Taliban's longstanding position that Afghanistan’s territory will not be used against any other country. The statements made about the agreement do not constitute a joint declaration, he said. AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWS FROM CRICKET SERIES OVER STRIKES Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistan had conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan hours after the ceasefire, which began on Wednesday, was extended on Friday for as long as the Doha talks continued. He said the attacks targeted civilians, adding that Kabul reserved the right to respond but that Afghan fighters had been directed to refrain from retaliating to respect the negotiating team. Afghanistan  withdrew from the cricket  Twenty20 i...