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Islamabad: A senior Pakistani security official has announced that ‘Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq’ will persist until the Afghan Taliban government provides verifiable assurances that it will cease support for Fitna al-Khwarij and Fitna al-Hindustan. The official emphasized that the Afghan Taliban must choose whether to align with Pakistan or continue backing terrorist groups operating from their territory.
According to Radio Pakistan, the duration of Pakistan’s operations will be dictated by the Afghan Taliban government’s actions. The official conveyed that Pakistan is not rushing to conclude the operation, highlighting that the Afghan Taliban government is allegedly supporting various terrorist groups, which undermines regional peace. Additionally, he accused the Afghan government of promoting a war economy under the guise of a distorted religious ideology driven by vested interests and financial gains.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is actively releasing transparent details about the progress of ‘Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq.’ The senior security official stated that Pakistan targets terrorist safe havens and facilitators in Afghanistan, viewing them as legitimate targets under the self-defense context related to the war on terror impacting Pakistani citizens, mosques, and innocent children. The official clarified that Pakistan is focusing on specific infrastructures used to support terrorist groups, not indiscriminate sites.
The official noted a positive response from oppressed Afghan communities and minorities towards Pakistan’s actions. He made it clear that Pakistan has no involvement in any government change in Afghanistan, emphasizing it as an internal choice for the Afghan people. The official indicated that effective action against oppressive elements had been recognized by the Afghan populace.
Operational details revealed that over one hundred and eighty check posts have been destroyed, and more than thirty key locations used as terrorist launch pads have been secured. Addressing the situation in Iran, the official stated that Pakistan maintains a balanced policy. He mentioned that Iran appreciates Pakistan’s response, with support from China and Russia, and reiterated Pakistan’s desire for a stable and peaceful Iran.
The official dismissed as baseless any notion that Pakistan could be the next target, underscoring that Pakistan and Iran differ in military capability, foreign policy, and internal conditions. He affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a robust foreign policy, valuing relations with global partners based on mutual respect and trust for national stability and prosperity.
The official stressed that Pakistan is fully capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, citing the recent Marka e Haq and ongoing war against terrorism. He assured that Pakistan’s Armed Forces, with national support, will counter any hostile plots.
He condemned the misunderstandings and propaganda by elements seeking to create chaos and reaffirmed the importance of Pakistan’s long-standing strategic relations with Saudi Arabia. Regarding the proposed International Stabilization Force, he stated that details are pending and any decision on participation will be made by the Government of Pakistan following thorough consultations.