Pakistan’s military has launched retaliatory strikes against Afghan Taliban and Khawarij terrorists in a major operation codenamed “Operation Ghazab-e-Haq”. The operation is aimed at dismantling the terrorist infrastructure along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to security sources, the Pakistan Army successfully foiled an attempt by Khawarij terrorists to infiltrate the country near the town of Tor Khumm.
During the operation, the commander of the Afghan Taliban, identified as Qahraman, was killed along with his accomplices. Qahraman was reportedly a resident of Jalalabad and had been involved in terrorist activities in the region. The operation was carried out in the wee hours of March 3-4 with heavy artillery.
The Pakistan Army has reportedly destroyed 50 terrorist hideouts belonging to Afghan Taliban, Khawarij, and Fidayeen-e-Hind in the Chaman, Sambaza, Ghadawana, Janni, and Ghaznavi sectors. The terrorist infrastructure in these areas was being used to launch cross-border attacks on Pakistan.
The operation has caused significant losses to the terrorists, including heavy casualties and financial losses. Security sources claim that the Pakistan Army is determined to protect national sovereignty and the lives of its citizens.
In a related development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to condemn the Israeli aggression against Lebanon. The Prime Minister also met with a delegation of Pakistani and opposition parties to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
The government has decided to hold a joint session of the parliament to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Afghanistan. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Pakistan is committed to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict and has urged the international community to support this effort.
The operation comes as a response to the increasing terrorist activities along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The Pakistan Army has been working closely with the Afghan government to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the region.
In a separate development, the Prime Minister congratulated the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi, saying that the festival symbolizes social harmony and the celebration of colors.
The operation has also led to the expulsion of non-essential staff from the US Consulate in Lahore and Karachi. The Ministry of Interior has issued a statement saying that the move is aimed at ensuring the security of the country.
The operation has also led to the targeting of Iranian warships in the Persian Gulf. According to a report by the New York Times, Iranian intelligence officials have indicated a willingness to negotiate a peaceful solution to the conflict with the CIA.
In a related development, the Sri Lankan government has confirmed that an Iranian warship was attacked by the US Navy in the waters off Sri Lanka. The Iranian vessel, identified as the Air Defense Ship Abaduz, was reportedly hit by a missile.
The operation has also led to a joint session of the parliament, attended by the Prime Minister and other senior government officials. The session was held to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has warned that if Israel attacks the Iranian embassy in Beirut, it will be considered an act of war and will be met with retaliation against Israeli diplomatic missions around the world.
