Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

The OIC Extraordinary Open-Ended Ministerial Session was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on February 26, 2026.

The emergency meeting was called at Palestine’s request to address alleged illegal Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. Pakistan was represented by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.

Additional Information:

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded on September 25, 1969.

Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Official Languages: Arabic, English, and French.

Membership: 57 member states

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Explanation

The OIC Extraordinary Open-Ended Ministerial Session was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on February 26, 2026.

The emergency meeting was called at Palestine’s request to address alleged illegal Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. Pakistan was represented by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.

Additional Information:

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded on September 25, 1969.

Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Official Languages: Arabic, English, and French.

Membership: 57 member states

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 24 February 2026, six law enforcement personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were martyred after a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district.

Six police personnel — the DSP, an inspector and four constables — were martyred when the vehicle, which was transporting two individuals for a court appearance, was attacked.

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Explanation

On 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing happened at a mosque in the Tarlai area of Islamabad while people were offering Friday prayers.

A man carrying explosives entered the mosque and blew himself up.

At least 31 people were killed, and more than 169 people were injured.

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Explanation

In February 2026, Security forces have successfully concluded “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1” in Balochistan, killing a total of 216 terrorists in the days-long clearance actions against “Indian-sponsored terrorist elements”,.

Additional Information:

On 31 January 2026, terrorists carried out a spate of coordinated attacks across Balochistan.

This operation of Balochistan Liberation Army BLA, was named Operation Herof.

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Explanation

In February 2026, Security forces have successfully concluded “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1” in Balochistan, killing a total of 216 terrorists in the days-long clearance actions against “Indian-sponsored terrorist elements”,.

Additional Information:

On 31 January 2026, terrorists carried out a spate of coordinated attacks across Balochistan.

This operation of Balochistan Liberation Army BLA, was named Operation Herof.

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Explanation

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.

The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force

Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)

Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

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