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Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq: Terrorist Incidents Plummet by 65% in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

by | Mar 28, 2026

Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq: Terrorist Incidents Plummet by 65% in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

In a major breakthrough for regional stability, the Pakistan Armed Forces reported on Saturday that Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq has led to a dramatic 65% reduction in terrorist activities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The kinetic campaign, launched in late February, has successfully dismantled core militant networks, marking a decisive shift in the province’s law and order trajectory.

Statistical data released today confirms that the targeted operations have effectively stifled the operational capacity of “Fitna al-Khawarij” and other cross-border terror proxies.

The effectiveness of the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts is reflected in the sharp decline of kinetic incidents following the launch of the operation:

  • The Pre-Operation Peak: Prior to the launch of Ghazab-lil-Haq on February 26, the province recorded 240 terrorist incidents within the first eight weeks of the year.

  • The Post-Launch Drop: Since the transition to active operations, only 83 incidents have been reported, representing a nearly 65% drop in the frequency and scale of attacks.

  • Neutralizing the Core: Security forces have successfully eliminated high-value targets and “masterminds” responsible for orchestrating suicide bombings and IED attacks, dealing a crippling blow to the command-and-control structures of militant groups.

While the military campaign remains high-intensity, the state has also engaged in proactive diplomatic signaling:

  • Afghan Engagement: The Afghan interim government has been formally engaged, with Pakistan sharing actionable intelligence regarding specific terrorist hideouts and cross-border elements.

  • The Ultimatum: Despite the sharing of coordinates, the Foreign Office reiterated this week that operations will continue “until objectives are achieved,” as long as the Afghan soil continues to be used by the TTP and its affiliates.

The success in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is closely linked to the permanent securing of the 32 sq km Gudwana Enclave. By sealing this formerly porous transit point and completing record-time border fencing, the military has successfully cut off a primary logistical artery for insurgents entering the Zhob and KP sectors.

The Government of Pakistan remains firmly committed to its mission of eliminating terrorism at all costs. As the “Islamabad Summit” prepares to host regional Foreign Ministers to discuss the US-Iran war, the domestic success of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq provides the necessary internal stability for Pakistan to project its role as a credible regional mediator.

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