Operation ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’

Operation ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’

Recently,Pakistan launched a retaliatory military operation named Operation ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’ against the Afghan Taliban following escalating cross-border hostilities along the Durand Line.

Operation ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’

¨     Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, meaning “Wrath for the Truth” or “Wrath for the Sake of Truth”, is the name given by Pakistan to its coordinated air and ground offensive against Taliban positions inside Afghanistan.

¨     The operation was launched on February 26 and involves fighter jets, artillery and ground forces striking military installations in Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar and Paktika.

Reason Behind the Operation

¨     Immediate Trigger: Pakistan described the operation as an immediate response to alleged unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban forces across the disputed Durand Line.

¨     Strategic Justification: Islamabad framed the strikes as a retaliatory move to defend territorial integrity and border security, citing the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants allegedly operating from Afghan territory.

¨     Underlying Conflict: The operation stems from longstanding tensions over the Durand Line, marked by mutual accusations of cross-border militancy, sovereignty violations, and deep historical mistrust between Pakistan and Afghanistan.