Pakistan security forces intensified cross-border operations late Sunday, conducting coordinated punishment fire plans against multiple forward Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA), posts along the Pak–Afghan frontier as part of what officials described as a resolute response to hostilities initiated on 26 February.
According to the 2200 hours operational update issued on 2 March 2026, heavy weapons fire throughout the day resulted in the destruction of six additional TTA posts across various sectors. The response was aimed at degrading what were described as military capabilities and allied infrastructure positioned against Pakistani forces.
In the Zinda sector of North Waziristan, TTA elements reportedly attempted to build up forces. Officials said the buildup was neutralized through effective and sustained fire. Additional attempts involving small arms fire from a distance were countered with mortar, tank and artillery engagement.
Ten air strikes were also carried out in depth locations targeting what were described as terrorist hunting grounds and militant infrastructure nodes.
Military officials stated that further casualties had been inflicted on TTA and affiliated Khwarij, while confirming that no Pakistani security personnel were harmed along the entire front during the reporting period.
In the Chitral District sector, local elders conveyed a request from TTA representatives for a flag meeting to facilitate the return of five bodies left behind during the night of 26 and 27 February, when Pakistani armed forces assaulted a militant post.
Confirmed TTA Losses So Far
Killed: 458
Injured: Over 700
Posts destroyed: 202
Posts captured: 33
Tanks, APCs and vehicles destroyed: 196
Locations targeted by air: 53
Security officials further reported that at multiple locations along the front, TTA forces have raised white flags over their positions, signaling de-escalation and reluctance to continue hostilities.
In the Zhob sector, Pakistan maintains firm control over the Ghudwana Enclave, a 32 square kilometer area. Nearby TTA posts in the sector are reported to be largely vacated, with white flags visible at several positions. Engineering units are currently employing heavy machinery to construct a seven-kilometer trench line to consolidate control over the absorbed territory.
Officials described the situation as stable but fluid, with forces maintaining high readiness levels across the western frontier as operations continue.
