Pakistan’s Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has praised the security forces for their successful operation against the Taliban regime. In her statement, Maryam Nawaz said that the Khawarij (terrorists), their handlers, and supporters have been humiliated before, and they will be humiliated again. In response to the unwarranted Afghan aggression, the effective air strikes have dealt a crushing blow to the Taliban regime.
Maryam Nawaz emphasized that every attack by the Khawarij and their handlers will be met with a severe response, and Pakistan’s geographical boundaries are its red lines. Anyone who crosses these lines will be humiliated and disgraced. On the other hand, Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, said that the nation is united in giving a befitting response to the enemy’s adventurism. Murad Ali Shah further stated that the security forces have effectively responded to the enemy’s plans, crushing their ambitions.
The report of the Steering Committee meeting, chaired by Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah on February 12, 2026, has been released. The committee has approved the regular schedule for the 27-2026 academic year, including the admission schedule, examinations, and holidays. Vice President and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has made contact with the Saudi and Turkish Foreign Ministers.
The opposition alliance has made its first contact with the government for talks after a meeting of its leaders, including Maulana Mahmood Achakzai and Rana Sanaullah, in the Parliament House. The meeting discussed the current political situation in the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the GHQ in Rawalpindi on the same day. On this occasion, the military leadership briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Senator Sherry Rehman said that the question for Afghanistan is whether they are responsible for their own territory or not. The Senate session at the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University in Karachi was held after a gap of 12 years under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Education, Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar.
The government of Pakistan has imposed a ban on drone strikes inside the country. The Higher Education Commission has expressed serious concerns over the long delay in appointments of administrative and teaching positions in universities across the country. The Commission has directed all higher education institutions to complete the recruitment process for all vacant positions by August 15, 2026.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Hidayat Ullah Khan, has said that no compromise will be made on the country’s defense. There is a possibility that petroleum products will become expensive from March 1. According to sources, petrol may become expensive by 4 rupees 58 paise per liter. The operation has resulted in the complete destruction of over 74 Taliban regime posts, and 18 checkpoints are now under Pakistan’s control, according to DG ISPR.
The Supreme Court’s office has advised the petitioners to approach the High Court. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, and Chairman PTI, Barrister Ali Zafar, have met.
A ceremony was held at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad to mark the 7th anniversary of the Operation Swift Retort. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that the message is for those people who look at Pakistan with a blind eye. We have given a befitting response to India, and now we are giving it to the Afghan regime. According to security sources, there were no casualties in the three incidents. The Taliban regime’s 74-plus posts have been completely destroyed, and 18 checkpoints are now under Pakistan’s control, according to DG ISPR.
