The latest artillery shelling in the Kharlachi sector of Kurram district, following earlier action at Torkham, signals that the western frontier is no longer defined by sporadic skirmishes alone. It is evolving into a calibrated contest of deterrence, mobility and psychological signaling. In the most recent development, Pakistan Army artillery responded to cross-border firing by […]
Pakistan Army artillery units carried out what officials described as “effective and intense” retaliatory shelling along the Kharlachi sector of the Pak-Afghan border in Kurram district after cross-border firing and mortar attacks were reported from the Afghan side. Security sources said Pakistani positions came under fire from across the border, prompting a calibrated artillery response
Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Forces and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited South Waziristan on Tuesday to review operational preparedness along Pakistan’s western frontier, as cross-border tensions and counterterror operations continue under Operation Ghazab Lil Haqq. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, ISPR, the army chief travelled to Wana to assess the
The Israel–US military campaign against Iran entered its fifth day with a potentially historic development in aerial warfare, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced that an Israeli F-35I fighter jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran. According to an official IDF statement posted on X, the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” intercepted and
A major terror plot was foiled in Bannu after police successfully defused a roadside improvised explosive device planted along a busy public highway, averting what officials described as potential large-scale destruction. The device was recovered within the jurisdiction of Mandan Police Station on the Bazid Tughalkhel stretch of the Kaki Bannu Road, a frequently used
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The developments covered in recent reporting point to a rapidly evolving security environment stretching from the Pak–Afghan border to Afghanistan’s internal power centers. Three parallel trends stand out: calibrated Pakistani military pressure, reported Taliban leadership repositioning, and a visible uptick in armed resistance messaging from Panjshir. Together, they form a triangle of pressure, perception and
(Zahir Shah Shirazi) For weeks, tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated, marking one of the most intense periods of military operations in the region in recent years. Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, launched by Pakistan, represents a decisive response to a series of cross-border threats, targeting both Taliban elements and other terrorist groups that have
Iranian Revolutionary Guards have claimed that they have established full control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime chokepoints. According to senior officials, the guards have targeted more than 10 oil tankers that ignored Iranian warnings, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region. The announcement comes amid heightened geopolitical
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Pakistani security forces continue their effective counterterrorism operations in the Chaman sector as part of Operation “Ghazab Lil Haq,” targeting Afghan Taliban militants and banned Fitna al-Khawarij elements, according to official security sources. Based on actionable intelligence, the Pakistan Army carried out a highly coordinated operation against a formation of armed Afghan Taliban operatives. The
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According to reports from international media, Pakistan has conducted a series of successful strikes against strategic military targets in Afghanistan as part of its ongoing Operation “Ghazab-Lil-Haq.” The operation reportedly included a significant attack on the Bagram Air Base, one of the most prominent military installations in the country. The New York Times cited sources
