Pakistan's Massive Response to Indian-Backed Taliban Attack: 29 Terrorists Eliminated

ISLAMABAD - In a rapid and decisive counter-terrorism operation, Pakistani security forces have eliminated 29 terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed Jamaat-ul-Ahrar network. The operation was conducted as an immediate response to the group's attempt to disrupt Pakistan's economic hub, Karachi, with a deadly attack on a Rangers camp .

The Karachi Attack: Provocation and Response

On the night of June 27, 2026, militants launched a coordinated assault on the Pakistan Rangers' provincial headquarters in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. An explosives-laden vehicle was rammed into the main gate, followed by an intense exchange of gunfire that martyred three Rangers personnel .

The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a group Pakistan has identified as an Indian proxy . Security forces killed three attackers and captured a fourth - identified as an Afghan national - in injured condition, confirming the cross-border nature of the terror network .

Precision Strikes Across the Border

Within 48 hours, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazb Lil Haq, a massive response involving both ground and air assets. The operation unfolded in two phases:

The footage of airstrikes on Jamaat-ul-AhrarAfghan Taliban TTP camps in Afghanistan.

This is an immediate and massive response to Indian-backed Taliban militants who attempted to disrupt Pakistan's economic hub, Karachi.

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- Zardan Sangzi (@ZardanSi) June 28, 2026

Phase 1: Ground Operation in Bajaur
On June 28, security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation eliminated Commander Khan Farosh (alias Zabal) , the mastermind behind the Karachi attack, along with three other terrorists belonging to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar .

Phase 2: Air Strikes in Afghanistan
On the night of June 28-29, Pakistan's forces conducted precision air strikes against terrorist camps and hideouts in Afghanistan's Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces - areas known to host Indian-backed militant infrastructure .

Three major targets were destroyed, killing 25 terrorists and eliminating large quantities of weapons, ammunition, and logistical supplies .

Ground Intelligence: The Unseen Hand Behind the Victory

The success of the operation was built on unreal ground intelligence. Security forces tracked the movement of the terrorist network with extraordinary precision, enabling them to eliminate the mastermind Khan Farosh within 48 hours and target militant camps deep inside Afghanistan with surgical accuracy.

This intelligence capability reflects Pakistan's growing prowess in counter-terrorism operations, proving that Pakistan can hit any target, anywhere, without hesitation - when its sovereignty or citizens are threatened .

The Indian Proxy Nexus Exposed

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar is an operational arm of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which Pakistan has consistently identified as a proxy of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). The presence of Afghan nationals among the captured terrorists confirms that Afghan soil is being used as a staging ground for terror attacks directed by Indian intelligence agencies .

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) specifically identified the terrorists as belonging to an "Indian proxy, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar," reinforcing Pakistan's position that India is actively sponsoring terrorism against Pakistan .

Pakistan's Resolve

The response to the Karachi attack demonstrates Pakistan's unwavering commitment to Operation Azm-e-Istehkam - the relentless counter-terrorism campaign approved by the Federal Apex Committee. The nation's security forces will continue the operation at full pace to eliminate the menace of foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistani soil .

As the authorities stated after the strikes: "Pakistan has always strived for maintaining peace and stability in the region, but at the same time shall not compromise on the safety and security of our citizens, which remains our top priority" .