Pakistan–Afghanistan Clash: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq Explained
Why in the news
Pakistan reportedly began Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, turning one of the region’s long-running rivalries into open fighting.
Key facts
- Opponents: Pakistan Armed Forces and the Afghan Taliban authorities.
- Earlier: skirmishes, diplomatic friction, proxy blame. Now: air strikes, heavy artillery, armour.
- Stated aims: neutralise Afghan combatants, destroy militant infrastructure, secure border areas.
- Fencing of the Durand Line by Pakistan is opposed by the Taliban, causing clashes.
| Flashpoint | Note |
|---|---|
| Torkham | Major trade and transit crossing |
| Kandahar | Taliban stronghold |
| Paktia | Province in the conflict zone |
| Kabul | Reports of strikes heading there |
Exam angle
- Operation: Ghazab lil-Haq; border length 2,640 km.
- Related terms: TTP, Torkham, Kandahar.