Blain2
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Answer the question kindly instead of deflecting with the usual canards.
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (Pakistan - Afghanistan War)
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r3alist
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Afghanistan..... Afghans
They have nothing to lose and if you are dragged down to their level then they win
Pakistan has the much superior capabilities, afghans just keep on doing the same thing regardless and this forces Pakistan to fight a high tech war with a low tech people.
Ok you bomb all their bases, a few months they are back.
Maybe a significant buffer zone is needed.
hasssanali8998
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Afghanistan’s defense ministry says Pakistani airstrikes hit civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika, including a religious school and homes, killing and wounding dozens of civilians.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) own statement admitting the camps that were hit were being used to provide military training to terrorists.
That's more proof Afghanistan's soil is being used to train terrorists by their own admission.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) own statement admitting the camps that were hit were being used to provide military training to terrorists.
That's more proof Afghanistan's soil is being used to train terrorists by their own admission.
Vapnope
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And be ready to hurt cavemen where it hurts the most. Don't let anyone come in between when it is a matter of national security.
Blain2
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"where the Mujahideen were receiving military training for operations against the enemies of islam"
The Takfiris are self-admitting that this is what they were doing inside of Afghanistan. If any non-combatants were killed, their blood is on the hands of TTP and its leadership and the Afghan government.
By the way, for all those IK/PTI supporters suggesting Pakistan must "talk" to the TTP, their rationale is as follows which is why it makes the constitution of Pakistan unacceptable to them and the road to talks a dead-end: "We are fully dedicated to our cause and our struggle will continue until the implementation of the Islamic system."
So it is only the implementation of their obscurantist interpretation that will satisfy them fully. Anything short of, they are not willing to stop fighting and their sponsors Afghan Taliban also espouse the very same thinking. There seems to be no middle ground.
The Takfiris are self-admitting that this is what they were doing inside of Afghanistan. If any non-combatants were killed, their blood is on the hands of TTP and its leadership and the Afghan government.
By the way, for all those IK/PTI supporters suggesting Pakistan must "talk" to the TTP, their rationale is as follows which is why it makes the constitution of Pakistan unacceptable to them and the road to talks a dead-end: "We are fully dedicated to our cause and our struggle will continue until the implementation of the Islamic system."
So it is only the implementation of their obscurantist interpretation that will satisfy them fully. Anything short of, they are not willing to stop fighting and their sponsors Afghan Taliban also espouse the very same thinking. There seems to be no middle ground.
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ghazi52
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Over 100 terrorists killed in Afghanistan air strikes, Tariq Fazal tells Senate
Says country determined to carry out similar retributive actions in future if such activities continue
APPF
ebruary 23, 2026
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. Photo: Radio Pakistan
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday informed the Senate that more than 100 terrorists were killed in retributive air strikes carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Afghanistan.
The statement came after Pakistan carried out intelligence-based strikes on seven terrorist camps along the Afghan border early on Sunday morning following a series of recent suicide bombings, including an attack on an imambargah in Islamabad and incidents in Bajaur and Bannu. Security sources said Pakistan conducted a large intelligence-based aerial operation in eastern Afghanistan targeting seven key hideouts, killing several terrorists, including Taliban commander Akhtar Muhammad.
According to sources, jet aircraft struck terrorist shelters in Bermal district of Paktika, where loud explosions were heard across the area. Facilities used by terrorists were reported heavily damaged.
ghazi52
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Briefing the Upper House in today’s session, Chaudhry said the government was fully aware of its responsibility to protect citizens and territory. He confirmed that the PAF conducted intelligence-based air strikes on February 21 in three Afghan provinces, targeting what he described as safe hideouts of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists.
Chaudhry said the air strikes were conducted strictly on the basis of intelligence and that terrorist camps and training facilities were successfully targeted. He stressed that no civilians were targeted during the operation.
The minister said Pakistan had presented “solid evidence” to the Taliban government regarding terrorism originating from Afghan soil. He added that details of terrorists safe havens and training camps had also been shared with Afghan authorities.
Chaudhry said Pakistan would not compromise on national security and would not allow anyone to weaken its defence.
“Pakistan reserves the right to respond to terrorist activities in self-defence,” he said, adding that the country was determined to carry out similar retributive actions in the future if such activities continued.
Chaudhry said the air strikes were conducted strictly on the basis of intelligence and that terrorist camps and training facilities were successfully targeted. He stressed that no civilians were targeted during the operation.
The minister said Pakistan had presented “solid evidence” to the Taliban government regarding terrorism originating from Afghan soil. He added that details of terrorists safe havens and training camps had also been shared with Afghan authorities.
Chaudhry said Pakistan would not compromise on national security and would not allow anyone to weaken its defence.
“Pakistan reserves the right to respond to terrorist activities in self-defence,” he said, adding that the country was determined to carry out similar retributive actions in the future if such activities continued.
ghazi52
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Referring to the Doha talks, during which Pakistan had urged Afghanistan to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries operating from Afghan soil, Chaudhry said no serious effort was made by Kabul to dismantle the networks.
“In negotiations, Rs10 billion was demanded from Pakistan to resettle terrorists on the other side,” he said, adding that Islamabad was not provided with any written guarantee ensuring there would be no further infiltration into Pakistan.
He also referred to recent attacks inside Pakistan, including the suicide bombing at an imambargah in Tarlai in which around 36 people were killed. Armed forces personnel were also martyred in separate incidents in Bajaur and Bannu, he added.
“We are carrying out funerals. Our soldiers are fighting to defend the country,” he said.
Following such incidents, he said, the government decided that a decisive response to terrorists was necessary.
He further alleged that the “fabric of all terrorist incidents” in Pakistan originated from Afghanistan.
“In negotiations, Rs10 billion was demanded from Pakistan to resettle terrorists on the other side,” he said, adding that Islamabad was not provided with any written guarantee ensuring there would be no further infiltration into Pakistan.
He also referred to recent attacks inside Pakistan, including the suicide bombing at an imambargah in Tarlai in which around 36 people were killed. Armed forces personnel were also martyred in separate incidents in Bajaur and Bannu, he added.
“We are carrying out funerals. Our soldiers are fighting to defend the country,” he said.
Following such incidents, he said, the government decided that a decisive response to terrorists was necessary.
He further alleged that the “fabric of all terrorist incidents” in Pakistan originated from Afghanistan.
ghazi52
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“Pakistan can no longer tolerate all this,” he said.
The recent strikes came after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in an interview with FRANCE 24 last week, said Pakistan would not hesitate to conduct further air strikes in Afghanistan if no action was taken by Kabul against militants operating from its soil to ensure peace.
The federal government has been consistently raising its voice on international forums against terrorist sanctuaries operating in Afghanistan and using its soil to launch attacks on Pakistan — a development attested to by the United Nations Security Council.
Recently, a suicide bomber struck the Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra during Friday prayers in Islamabad, killing 36 people and injuring around 169 others. The attack was the deadliest in Islamabad in more than a decade and the deadliest nationwide since the Peshawar mosque bombing in January 2023.
The recent strikes came after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in an interview with FRANCE 24 last week, said Pakistan would not hesitate to conduct further air strikes in Afghanistan if no action was taken by Kabul against militants operating from its soil to ensure peace.
The federal government has been consistently raising its voice on international forums against terrorist sanctuaries operating in Afghanistan and using its soil to launch attacks on Pakistan — a development attested to by the United Nations Security Council.
Recently, a suicide bomber struck the Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra during Friday prayers in Islamabad, killing 36 people and injuring around 169 others. The attack was the deadliest in Islamabad in more than a decade and the deadliest nationwide since the Peshawar mosque bombing in January 2023.
Jango
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So you're saying we'd be able to mount a more effective campaign in this regard?
They've been fighting for 30 odd years without fear of economic suppression or anything else. We've had them on blockade since months now (to our detriment mind you). And right now frankly, we don't even have the clout to go ahead and get the world to put sanctions on them or anything similar.
What makes you think they give a hoot about economic pressure?
This was a general observation on the commentary I've seen on the issue, here and on twitter. Replace Afghans with Palestinians and you'd have trouble understanding if it was us or Israelis posting.
You first say it is not, and then you agree with my point?
And...? This is like the same crying we do "Ramzan main hamla kar dia", "Masjid par hamla kar dia".
Haan kar dia, haan they hate us, so do something about it, which is effective.
So what's this then?
Same piece of land with the same people. The western half of Afghanistan is as good as a blackhole for us. Balkanize kar kay bhi you'd be left with the same problem.
The solution to this IMO rests in us increasing our capabilities and having an effective deterrent on the border, nothing else will achieve our goals of lasting peace in the region. This is step 1, stop the inflow. You aren't going to be able to get the Afghans to do anything. You tried with the Haqqanis and the Mullah Bradar, to no fruition. They've got Qataris and Indians to give them what they need. Sure, you can keep striking tactically where you see fit, but that in itself is not the solution.
There are no shortcuts to this, you have to pour in resources if you want to get lasting peace. Granted the terrain is tough and undulating, but it's not the surface of the moon we are talking about here. If China could create a wall in that terrain, and if we could create KKH, then we sure as heck can erect this wall too. Not saying this is easy, or a walk in the park, but then it is what's required at this point.
This is the military and tactical part of the equation.
Then comes the social aspect of it, which has been discussed to death and everyone knows what the roadblocks to that are.
I have no love for Afghanistan, but these one off strikes, and then luddian dalna and vague posting for the next 3 days from ISPR interns isn't really going to do you any good. It's time we get serious about these matters, magr hamara zyada zor syasat aur real estate par hai.
Jango
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This is a tight rope we are playing here. We'd lose alot of our own leverage on matters of our interest where we rely on UN resolutions and statements. UN is an ineffective club, but it still holds some weight, especially for a singleton like us.Over 100 terrorists killed in Afghanistan air strikes, Tariq Fazal tells Senate
Says country determined to carry out similar retributive actions in future if such activities continue
APPF
ebruary 23, 2026
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. Photo: Radio Pakistan
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday informed the Senate that more than 100 terrorists were killed in retributive air strikes carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Afghanistan.
The statement came after Pakistan carried out intelligence-based strikes on seven terrorist camps along the Afghan border early on Sunday morning following a series of recent suicide bombings, including an attack on an imambargah in Islamabad and incidents in Bajaur and Bannu. Security sources said Pakistan conducted a large intelligence-based aerial operation in eastern Afghanistan targeting seven key hideouts, killing several terrorists, including Taliban commander Akhtar Muhammad.
According to sources, jet aircraft struck terrorist shelters in Bermal district of Paktika, where loud explosions were heard across the area. Facilities used by terrorists were reported heavily damaged.
