Pakistan Strikes Bagram Airbase: A Bold Move Against Afghan Taliban

In a significant military move, Pakistan has launched Operation Ghazab lil Haq, targeting the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. This operation comes in response to alleged attacks by the Afghan Taliban on Pakistani territory. Reports indicate that the assault resulted in substantial damage to the airbase, with Pakistan conducting over 50 airstrikes in recent days. The operation aims to send a clear message to the Afghan Taliban regarding Pakistan's military capabilities. As tensions escalate, the implications of this operation could reshape the security dynamics in the region. Read on for a detailed analysis of the situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 4, 2026, 18:42 IST

Pakistan's Operation Ghazab lil Haq Targets Bagram Airbase

Islamabad: Reports indicate that Pakistan has targeted the well-known Bagram airbase in Afghanistan as part of its military operation against the Afghan Taliban, citing their inability to curb terrorist activities originating from Afghan territory.

The operation, named Ghazab lil Haq (Righteous Fury), commenced on the night of February 26, following alleged assaults by the Afghan Taliban on 53 sites along the extensive 2,600 km border.

State-run PTV announced via X that Pakistan executed a significant strike on Bagram Air Base, framing it as a necessary response to the aggression from the Afghan Taliban.

The media outlet emphasized that Pakistan is actively engaged in extensive ground and aerial operations to counter the unprovoked actions of the Afghan Taliban.

While PTV typically cites unnamed security sources for its reports on attacks in Afghanistan, it referenced The New York Times for details regarding the Bagram strike.

According to reports, the Pakistani assault resulted in the destruction of an aircraft hangar and two warehouses at Bagram Air Base, with satellite imagery corroborating these claims.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence has also acknowledged the airstrike, noting that Pakistan has conducted over 50 airstrikes targeting military installations in Afghanistan within the past week.

Defense analysts quoted by the channel suggested that the successful operation at Bagram inflicted significant damage on the Afghan Taliban regime.

By attacking Bagram Air Base, Pakistan has conveyed a strong message to the Afghan Taliban, indicating its capability to operate throughout Afghanistan, as stated by an unnamed defense expert.

The channel further reported that despite Pakistan's repeated warnings, terrorist activities continue to emanate from Afghanistan, utilizing weapons left behind by the US.

In a separate development, sources revealed that Pakistani security forces executed targeted strikes on Afghan Taliban defense positions along the Balochistan border during the night of March 3-4, focusing on hideouts and posts used by outlawed groups and their supporters.

Security sources reported that over 50 locations were targeted using advanced weaponry, including anti-tank guided missiles, rocket launchers, long-range mortars, heavy artillery, and main battle tanks.

Additionally, a source indicated that swarm drones are being deployed for coordinated operations, effectively targeting specific objectives in conjunction with ground forces.