The Pakistan Air Force has launched a series of airstrikes against alleged Taliban targets in Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including two high-ranking Taliban commanders. The security sources confirmed that the airstrikes were carried out in the Dar-e-Baba area of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
According to the sources, the airstrikes targeted a Taliban center in the Dar-e-Baba area, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including Bismillah and Rustam, two high-ranking Taliban commanders. The other two individuals were reportedly Afghan Taliban volunteers.
The security officials also confirmed that the Afghan post in the Dar-e-Baba area was also destroyed during the airstrikes. The sources stated that the airstrikes were carried out against specific targets and resulted in increased tension in the border regions, prompting security forces to go on high alert.
In a separate incident, the Government of Pakistan has ordered the cancellation of parking facilities for unscheduled flights at Karachi International Airport, following reports of a possible security threat. The move comes as tensions between Pakistan and Iran escalate, following reports of an alleged Iranian missile attack on a Pakistani airliner.
In a strongly worded statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said that the Iranian claim of shooting down a Pakistani airliner was “completely false” and “smacks of propaganda.” The statement also warned Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to the escalating tensions.
In a related development, the Government of Pakistan has apprehended 83 Afghan nationals who were found to be living in the country without valid documents. The security sources confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force had also destroyed an Afghan military headquarters in Kandahar and targeted two other sites in the Nangarhar province.
In a statement, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, accused the Afghan Taliban of harboring Pakistani terrorists and asked them to leave the country. The statement also warned that Pakistan would not tolerate any further attacks on its soil.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military has announced that it has struck hundreds of Iranian military targets in western Iran, including missile launchers, during the recent airstrikes. The development comes as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate.
The Pakistani military has also confirmed that it had destroyed an Afghan military headquarters in Kandahar and targeted two other sites in the Nangarhar province. The move is seen as a significant escalation of the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which has been simmering for years.
In a separate incident, the Lahore High Court has announced that over 32,000 lawyers would exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections. The development comes as the city of Lahore prepares for the elections, which are expected to be held in the coming weeks.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has also warned of a high probability of a dry spell in the last week of February, with Karachi and Lahore likely to experience dry conditions. The development comes as the country continues to grapple with the effects of climate change.
In a related development, the Sindh Police has announced that it had arrested 98 Afghan nationals who were found to be living in the country without valid documents. The move is seen as a significant crackdown on Afghan nationals living in Pakistan without proper documentation.
The situation remains tense, with both countries engaging in a war of words over the recent airstrikes. The situation is expected to continue to deteriorate in the coming days, with both countries engaging in a series of retaliatory strikes.
