The Taliban militants in Afghanistan have faced a significant defeat at the hands of the Pakistan Army, prompting retaliatory attacks on civilian settlements. According to security sources, the Taliban militants fired mortar shells, which landed in the Laghri and surrounding areas of Bajaur. The security sources revealed that five individuals, including three women, were injured due to the mortar shells falling in Bajaur. The injured individuals were shifted to the Khair Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
The security sources stated that the people of Bajaur are extremely outraged by the Taliban’s attacks against Afghanistan. The Pakistan military has responded to the Taliban’s terror attacks with a strong and decisive response. The security forces are always ready to give a befitting response to any cross-border aggression.
In other news, the Sindh Minister for Education, Sardar Ali Shah, has released a report on the Steering Committee meeting held on 12 February 2026 under his chairmanship. The meeting discussed the start of the academic year 2026-2027, the admission schedule, examinations, and regular holidays.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, has contacted the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers. The opposition alliance has held a consultative meeting and made the first contact with the government for negotiations.
According to sources, Opposition Leader Maulana Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Rana Sanaullah held a meeting at the Parliament House, where they discussed the country’s political situation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the GHQ in Rawalpindi and received a detailed briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from the military leadership.
PPP Central Leader and Senator Shahir Rahaman said that Afghanistan’s biggest question is: “Are they accountable for their land or not?” The Sindh Governor, Imran Ismail, said that the country’s defense would not be compromised. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has expressed concern over the delay in administrative and teaching appointments at universities across the country, directing all institutions to fill vacancies by 15 August 2026.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, said that no compromise would be made on the country’s defense. There is a possibility of an increase in petroleum products from 1 March, with petrol possibly becoming Rs. 4.58 per liter. The Taliban regime’s 74+ posts have been completely destroyed, and 18 checkpoints are under Pakistan’s control, according to the DG ISPR.
The Supreme Court office has advised the petitioners to approach the High Court. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, met with PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar. A special ceremony was held at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad to mark the 7th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort. Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, said that the response to Afghanistan’s regime is a message to those who look at Pakistan with a blind eye. The security sources stated that there was no human loss in the three incidents. The Taliban regime’s 74+ posts have been completely destroyed, and 18 checkpoints are under Pakistan’s control, according to the DG ISPR.
A ban has been imposed on drone strikes in Pakistan. The opposition alliance has held a consultative meeting and made the first contact with the government for negotiations.
