As of Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, the scale of Pakistan’s military response to unprovoked Afghan aggression has reached a historic peak. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and official military sources have released consolidated figures as of late last night (11:10 PM, Feb 27), confirming that the “master proxy” forces in Afghanistan have suffered a “humiliating and decisive” blow.
The Butcher’s Bill: Afghan Losses Escalating
Following the declaration of “Open War” by the Defence Ministry, the Pakistani counter-offensive has effectively crippled the Afghan Taliban’s conventional and unconventional assets.
افغان طالبان کی جانب سے خیبر پختونخوا میں سرحدی حدود کے مختلف مقامات پر اشتعال انگیز کارروائیاں کی گئیں، جن کے جواب میں سیکیورٹی فورسز نے بھرپور اور منہ توڑ کارروائی کی۔ خیبر پختونخوا کے چترال، خیبر، مہمند، کرم اور باجوڑ سیکٹرز میں دشمن کی پیش قدمی کو ناکام بناتے ہوئے اسے بھاری… pic.twitter.com/l2Dqzf8KbK
— Dr. Tariq Fazal Ch. (@DrTariqFazal) February 26, 2026
| Metric | Current Status (as of Feb 28, 2026) |
| Taliban Personnel Killed | 297 confirmed dead (including TTP & Khawarij). |
| Taliban Personnel Injured | 450+ |
| Checkposts Destroyed | 89 |
| Checkposts Captured | 18 (Pakistani flag hoisted in Paktia, Shawal, and Zarmalan). |
| Heavy Armor Destroyed | 135 (Tanks, APCs, and artillery pieces). |
| Airstrike Locations | 29 sites across Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, and Paktika. |
Strategic Victories: Deep Strikes & Post Captures
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and ground units have neutralized high-value targets intended to serve as launchpads for terrorism:
- Kabul & Kandahar: Two brigade headquarters in Kabul and a Corps Headquarters in Kandahar were reportedly “reduced to rubble,” alongside several ammunition and logistics depots.
- Qila Saifullah Sector: Attempts by Taliban forces to infiltrate were crushed. The Pakistan Army completely destroyed the Rahim and Ala Jirga police posts used by the Taliban as staging grounds.
- Azam Warsak & Ghulam Khan: The Shaga post and other key border installations were leveled by precision artillery fire.
- The “Flag of Victory”: Security sources confirmed that the Pakistan Army now holds 18 posts inside Afghan territory, specifically targeting the heights opposite South Waziristan to prevent further “Khawarij” incursions.
Pakistan Army has launched intense attacks on Afghan Taliban across the border. pic.twitter.com/IiN4AAaZ5R
— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) February 27, 2026
Failed “Drone” Provocations
The Afghan Taliban’s attempt to introduce a new dimension of warfare was met with an immediate technological shield:
- Anti-Drone Success: All “rudimentary” drones and quadcopters launched toward Abbottabad, Nowshera, and Swabi were intercepted and shot down by Pakistani anti-drone systems.
- Civilian Targets: In a desperate act, the retreating Taliban fired mortar shells at civilian populations in Bajaur, injuring five people (including three women) and damaging a local mosque. Pakistan responded with “total force” to silence these batteries.
آج کی رات بڑی قاتل ہے ، کام بہت زور و شور سے جاری ہے مسجدوں میں پھٹنے والوں کا مکمل علاج ہو گا انشاءاللہ pic.twitter.com/7K3M1b42zn
— RAShahzaddk (@RShahzaddk) February 27, 2026
“White Flags” Spotted
Following the destruction of several key posts in Khost, security sources report that Afghan Taliban personnel were seen hoisting white flags of surrender at multiple locations after realizing the futility of their resistance against Pakistan’s superior firepower.
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The Information Ministry has reiterated that Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq will continue without pause until all strategic objectives—the total neutralization of TTP hideouts and the securing of the Durand Line—are met.
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