Explanation

In June 2026, Pakistan launched ground operations and airstrikes inside Afghanistan.

The strikes targeted militant hideouts belonging to factions such as Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) in the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar.

Pakistan stated the operation was in response to deadly cross-border attacks inside Pakistan, including an assault on a paramilitary base in Karachi.

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Explanation

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad means “Elimination of Strife (جھگڑے کا خاتمہ)”.
• It was launched on 22 February 2017 in Pakistan.
• The operation was initiated under Qamar Javed Bajwa.
• Its main aim was to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace.
• It is a nationwide security operation.

Last verified on 20-04-2026

Explanation

In 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. 

Additional Information:

This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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