Pakistan has launched a military operation, codenamed Operation Ghaziabad, in response to the escalating aggression by the Afghan Taliban along the border. The operation aims to neutralize the Taliban’s ability to infiltrate and carry out attacks on Pakistani soil. According to security sources, the Pakistani military has successfully retaken control of the Afghan Taliban’s headquarters, known as the Post, and has cleared out the Taliban’s compounds, removing their flags and symbols.
The operation is a direct response to the Taliban’s recent attacks and incursions into Pakistani territory. Video footage has emerged of Pakistani troops entering Afghanistan on February 28, marking a significant escalation of the conflict. Security sources confirm that Operation Ghaziabad is ongoing and will continue until its objectives are achieved.
In a statement, Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, revealed that 352 Taliban fighters have been killed, 535 wounded, and 130 checkposts destroyed in the past week’s operations. Additionally, the Pakistani military has taken control of 26 key locations.
The participants of the operation reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence, and dignity at all costs.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has released a statement detailing the extent of Iranian attacks and damages. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and government, stating that Pakistan stands with them in their time of need.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a relief package for postgraduate students and degree holders who had enrolled in various programs before January 16, 2023.
The news of the passing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has sent shockwaves across the Muslim world, with leaders and dignitaries expressing their condolences. Pakistani citizens in Iran have been assured that they are not affected by the conflict.
In a separate development, protesters attempted to storm the US consulate and pelted stones, leading to a heavy police presence. Sources indicate that a high-level delegation, including the Prime Minister, was to visit Russia but has been put on hold.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that they have targeted a US aircraft carrier, the Abraham Lincoln, with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf. The attack has caused significant damage to the ship.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has released a statement detailing the extent of Iranian attacks and damages. Protesters continued to demonstrate outside the US consulate, with some attempting to storm the building.
In a gesture of diplomacy, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov over the phone. Meanwhile, Israel has claimed to have targeted the Iranian military’s central headquarters in a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran.
The escalating conflict has sparked concerns about regional stability and the potential for further escalation.
