Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq: Pakistan declared open war on Afghanistan, bombing Kabul-Kandahar

News India Live, Digital Desk: Geopolitical equations in South Asia have changed overnight. Pakistan has launched its biggest ever military action against Afghanistan, naming it ‘Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq’ (Wrath of Truth). Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has termed it as an “all-out battle” and said that now the dam of patience has broken. What is ‘Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq’? It is a massive military operation launched by Pakistan against the Taliban regime of Afghanistan. Objective: Pakistan claims that this operation has been launched in response to cross-border terrorist attacks and ‘unprovoked aggression’ of the Afghan Taliban. Major attacks: Pakistani Air Force (PAF) has targeted Taliban military bases, ammunition depots and command centers in major Afghan cities like Kabul, Kandahar, Paktika and Jalalabad. Loss Claim: According to the Pakistan government, 133 Afghan fighters have been killed in this operation so far and dozens of military posts have been destroyed. How did the war start? (Timeline of Clashes) The script of this big conflict was being written for the last few days: 22 February 2026: Pakistan carried out airstrike on ‘terrorist hideouts’ near the border. 26 February 2026: In response, Afghan Taliban attacked the Durand Line and claimed to capture 19 posts and a headquarters of Pakistan. 27 February 2026: Pakistan called it a violation of sovereignty. Started a full-scale war under ‘Operation Ghajab-lil-Haq’. Pakistan’s announcement of ‘open war’. Pakistani Defense Minister said in strong words on social media, “Now there is an open war between us and you.” Pakistan alleges that the Taliban government is giving shelter to groups like ‘TTP’, which are spreading instability in Pakistan. At the same time, Afghanistan has described these attacks as an attempt to capture its land. Impact on the general public and regional security. Torkham Border closed: ‘Torkham Gate’, the main trade route between the two countries, has been completely closed. Exodus: Thousands of civilians from the border areas (such as Khost and Paktika) are fleeing to safe places. The world’s eyes: The United Nations and neighboring countries have expressed concern over this ‘open war’, because this conflict between two Islamic countries will affect the entire region. Can endanger peace.