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Pakistan Army targets Afghan Taliban posts in retaliatory fire along border
The timeline tracks cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghan militants from October 2025 explosions and border closures to a February 2026 launch of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, a March Eid ceasefire, April 15 civilian casualties in Bajaur, and an April 28 report of Pakistani retaliatory strikes on Afghan Taliban posts in the Chaman sector.
Why It Matters
Illustrates ongoing cross-border militant activity and state responses that affect border security, civilian safety, and regional stability.
Timeline
6 Events
April 28, 2026: Retaliatory strikes on Afghan Taliban posts
April 28, 2026
Pakistan Army, in the Chaman sector, retaliated against Afghan Taliban posts along the border, reportedly destroying multiple Afghan Taliban posts including Sarshan, Al-Marjan, Edhi Post, a vehicle and other installations. The Express Tribune cited security sources. Operation Ghazab Lil Haq would continue until all assigned objectives are achieved.
April 15, 2026: Civilians killed in Bajaur border area
April 15, 2026
Three civilians, including two children, were killed and three others injured in alleged shelling by Afghan Taliban forces in a border area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district.
Ceasefire on Eid-ul-Fitr eases tensions
March 21, 2026
Tensions briefly eased during a ceasefire on Eid-ul-Fitr.
Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab Lil Haq
February 26, 2026
Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq in response to attacks on border posts by the Afghan Taliban, with security sources noting that clashes occurred and Afghan Taliban posts in the border area were involved.
Border crossings closed, trade suspended
October 12, 2025
Border crossings were closed on October 12, 2025, leading to suspension of trade.
Explosions in Kabul trigger cross-border tensions
October 9, 2025
Tensions rose after a series of explosions in Kabul on October 9, 2025, followed by cross-border exchanges that caused casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides.