ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar confirmed that Pakistan military forces achieved a successful counter operation against the Afghan Taliban regime which resulted in substantial militant casualties.
Tarar reported that the operation resulted in 72 Taliban militants killed and more than 120 others wounded. The Pakistani forces successfully destroyed 16 Taliban posts while capturing 7 of these positions. The mission resulted in the destruction of a major ammunition depot and battalion headquarters and sector headquarters along with more than 36 tanks and artillery guns and armoured personnel carriers (APCs).
Tarar stated that Pakistan military forces will maintain their effective counterattacks while continuing to respond with maximum power against any future attacks. He confirmed that Pakistan will conduct additional operations to secure its borders and combat terrorism as part of its ongoing security commitment.
آپریشن غضب للحق، دو بجے (الصبح)، 27 فروری 2026
▫️ افغان طالبان رجیم کے 72 کارندے ہلاک، 120 سے زائد زخمی
▫️ افغان طالبان رجیم کی 16 پوسٹیں تباہ، 7 پوسٹوں پر قبضہ
▫️ افغان طالبان رجیم کا ایک ایمونیشن ڈپو، بٹالین ہیڈکوارٹر، سیکٹر ہیڈکوارٹر اور 36 سے زائد ٹینکس، آرٹلری گنز اور اے پی… https://t.co/siAPe9RsSC— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) February 26, 2026
Taliban Minister Neda Mohammed Nadim dies in Pakistani airstrike near Spin Boldak
Earlier, Taliban Education Minister Neda Mohammed Nadim was killed in a targeted Pakistani airstrike while mobilizing forces near Spin Boldak, according to a report by Amwaj News.
Security sources confirmed that Nadim, a key figure in the Taliban regime, was reportedly organizing military movements in the region when the strike took place. Details about additional casualties or the strategic significance of the location remain unclear, but the strike marks a significant blow to the Taliban leadership.
Pakistani officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the attack.
