Pakistan’s Armed Forces, led by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), carried out a series of precision airstrikes during the night of March 17 under an operation “Ghazab Lil Haq”, targeting militant-linked military infrastructure in Afghanistan. According to official sources, the operation was based on intelligence assessments indicating the use of specific sites for logistical, technical, and operational support to armed groups allegedly involved in cross-border activities against Pakistan. The strikes were described as “measured and precise,” aimed at minimizing collateral impact while neutralizing identified targets.
In the Afghan capital Kabul, three locations were struck. These included one military technical support facility and two ammunition storage sites. Officials stated that the targets were carefully selected based on their alleged role in sustaining militant capabilities. Reports of secondary explosions following the strikes suggested the presence of significant ammunition stockpiles at these locations.
In eastern Nangarhar province, four additional sites were targeted. These comprised one ammunition depot, two military technical infrastructure facilities, and one logistics depot. Pakistani authorities indicated that these installations were believed to play a role in facilitating the movement, storage, and operational readiness of armed groups.
Military officials emphasized that all strikes were conducted using precision-guided munitions and were limited strictly to identified infrastructure associated with security threats. They reiterated that the objective of the operation was to disrupt networks allegedly involved in planning and supporting attacks against Pakistani territory.
The operation underscores ongoing security concerns regarding cross-border militancy. Pakistani authorities have repeatedly raised the issue of armed groups operating from Afghan soil, calling for stronger measures to address such threats.
Pakistan’s military signaled that operations under “Ghazab Lil Haq” may continue as part of a broader strategy to safeguard national security and counter militant activity, while maintaining that future actions would remain targeted and intelligence-driven.
