{"id":60327,"date":"2026-02-27T16:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=60327"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:38:20","slug":"taliban-attacked-abbotabad-swabi-nowshera-with-drones-destroyed-without-causing-damage-in-war-12-pakistani-soldiers-martyred-274-afghan-military-terrorists-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/taliban-attacked-abbotabad-swabi-nowshera-with-drones-destroyed-without-causing-damage-in-war-12-pakistani-soldiers-martyred-274-afghan-military-terrorists-killed\/","title":{"rendered":"Taliban Attacked Abbotabad, Swabi, Nowshera with Drones | Destroyed without causing Damage | In War , 12 Pakistani Soldiers Martyred | 274 Afghan Military + Terrorists Killed |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60328\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DG-ISPR-Afghanistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DG-ISPR-Afghanistan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DG-ISPR-Afghanistan-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DG-ISPR-Afghanistan-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DG-ISPR-Afghanistan-218x150.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Rawalpindi : 27 Feb 2026 &#8211; Pakistan\u2019s military on Friday said it had destroyed more than 73 Afghan Taliban posts and 115 tanks in retaliatory strikes, killing 274 Taliban regime operatives and terrorists and injuring over 400 since Thursday night.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said Afghan Taliban forces had initiated unprovoked cross-border firing in 15 sectors across 27 locations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.<\/p>\n<p>DG ISPR addressed a range of issues, including counterterrorism efforts, Pakistan\u2019s grievances with Afghanistan regarding the handling of the TTP, ceasefire violations by India, and the May 9 riots, among other matters of national importance.<\/p>\n<p>He said Pakistan security forces \u201ceffectively repulsed\u201d the attacks and launched calibrated counterstrikes in response.<\/p>\n<p><strong>According to the military spokesperson, 12 Pakistani soldiers were martyred, 27 sustained injuries and one remains missing in action during the clashes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He said Pakistani air strikes hit military targets at 22 locations across Afghanistan, including in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, Nangarhar, Khost and Paktika provinces.<\/p>\n<p>According to the spokesperson, the aerial strikes targeted what he described as core headquarters of Afghan Taliban forces, brigade and battalion headquarters, sector headquarters, ammunition depots and logistics bases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll these targets were very carefully selected based on intelligence,\u201d Chaudhry said, adding that efforts were made to avoid civilian casualties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DG ISPR said the Afghan Taliban regime attempted to use rudimentary drones to carry out attacks in Swabi, Abbottabad and Nowshera.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GVd1ALrHHr\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/afghan-attacks-thwarted-by-pak-military-133-taliban-combatants-terminated-27-posts-destroyed-9-captured-2-corp2-sector3-brigade-one-battalion-hqs-destroyed\/\">Afghan Attacks Thwarted by Pak Military | 133 Taliban Combatants Terminated | 27 Posts Destroyed 9 Captured | 2 Corp,2 Sector,3 Brigade, One Battalion HQs Destroyed<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Afghan Attacks Thwarted by Pak Military | 133 Taliban Combatants Terminated | 27 Posts Destroyed 9 Captured | 2 Corp,2 Sector,3 Brigade, One Battalion HQs Destroyed&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/afghan-attacks-thwarted-by-pak-military-133-taliban-combatants-terminated-27-posts-destroyed-9-captured-2-corp2-sector3-brigade-one-battalion-hqs-destroyed\/embed\/#?secret=oG1xmAeUtK#?secret=GVd1ALrHHr\" data-secret=\"GVd1ALrHHr\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He said Pakistan\u2019s anti-drone systems intercepted and shot down the drones, adding that the incident demonstrated how the Afghan Taliban regime operates as a master proxy.<\/p>\n<p>The DG ISPR said Pakistan specifically targeted hideouts of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating from inside Afghanistan. He accused the Afghan Taliban regime of providing space to terrorists involved in attacks inside Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>During the media briefing, the military\u2019s media wing played videos showing Pakistan Army\u2019s strikes on alleged terrorist positions inside Afghanistan and along the border.<\/p>\n<p>Lt Gen Chaudhry described the cross-border firing as a \u201cdeliberate escalation\u201d and warned that Pakistan would continue to respond with full force to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Tensions between Islamabad and Kabul have risen sharply in recent days amid a surge in terrorist violence in Pakistan\u2019s border regions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll evidence related to terrorism can be traced back to the safe havens enjoyed by terrorists in Afghanistan,\u201d Gen Chaudhry said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe army chief has a clear and straight-forward stance on this: that Pakistan has reservations on banned organisations sanctuaries, support, and unrestrained activities on Afghan territory,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPakistan will leave no stone unturned to eliminate the terrorist networks and keep our citizens safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that the repatriation of illegal Afghan citizens from Pakistan was underway. \u201cFrom September 2023 till now, 815,000 illegal Afghan citizens have gone returned [to their Afghanistan].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Responding to a question, the ISPR DG said Pakistan \u201cfully respected\u201d Afghanistan\u2019s sovereignty and termed it a brother Islamic nation. \u201cBut we want that they do not give\u00a0<em>kharijis<\/em>\u00a0(outcasts) and terrorists precedence over Pakistan,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe army chief has said that a Pakistani citizen\u2019s life and protection is superior to Afghanistan,\u201d he said, adding that if the terrorists\u2019 \u201cblood-stained hands receive strength and aid from across the border, then the status quo is no more acceptable\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fBY7j5dX4K\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-coping-with-growing-militancy-security-threats-to-urban-centers-markets-worship-places-forces\/\">Pakistan Coping with Growing Militancy ! Security Threats to Urban Centers, Markets, Worship Places, Forces<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan Coping with Growing Militancy ! Security Threats to Urban Centers, Markets, Worship Places, Forces&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-coping-with-growing-militancy-security-threats-to-urban-centers-markets-worship-places-forces\/embed\/#?secret=L0VAzzLDeU#?secret=fBY7j5dX4K\" data-secret=\"fBY7j5dX4K\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Gen Chaudhry went on to say:\u00a0<mark>\u201cNot only geographical borders but technical and legal actions are being taken step-wise to protect your digital borders as well.\u201d<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>Noting that work under the Western Border Management Regime was near completion, the ISPR official stated that the<strong> armed forces had cleared \u201c72 per cent of the area in the tribal districts from minefields\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<article id=\"1881429\" class=\"story relative overflow-hidden single bg-white font-georgia overflow-visible\" data-id=\"1881429\" data-layout=\"default\" data-tags=\"\">\n<div class=\"template__main flow-root px-1 w-full sm:w-2\/3 mx-auto md:min-w-183\">\n<div class=\"story__content flow-root text-4 sm:text-4.5 overflow-visible pt-1 mt-1\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p><strong>Speaking on action taken against terrorism in Balochistan, the DG ISPR detailed that some high-value targets were eliminated in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He said that \u201cBaloch terrorists\u2019 most-wanted leaders Sana urf Baro, Bashir urf Pir Jan, Niaz urf Gumman, Zareef Shah Jehan, Hazrat Ali urf Asad, Lak Jan Chakirabadi urf Sawara were also sent to hell\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Terming it a \u201cmajor success\u201d, he highlighted that two suicide bombers-to-be \u2014 Insafullah urf Talha and Roohullah hailing from Afghanistan \u2014 were apprehended by security forces and \u201ctheir evil intentions were thwarted\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Gen Chaudhry noted that 10 suicide bombing jackets and more than 250 kilograms of explosives and weapons were recovered from the two.<\/p>\n<p>Referring to statements made by\u00a0Adeela Khudabaksh\u00a0and Mahil Abdul Hamid \u2014 alleged women terrorists arrested from Balochistan \u2014 the DG ISPR said they both \u201crevealed how terrorists brainwashed innocent people and were using the youth to rebel against the state\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDue to state institution\u2019s excellent plan of action, 14 wanted terrorists put down their arms and joined the national mainstream, including Najeebullah urf Ustad urf Darwesh, Rasheed urf Tamash, and\u00a0<em>Fitna al Khawarij<\/em>\u00a0leader Naheed.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"W6lq7ZUcX8\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/afghanistan-threatens-response-to-pakistan-instead-of-cooperation-to-eliminate-the-enemies-of-humanity-by-tazeen-akhtar\/\">Afghanistan Threatens Response to Pakistan Instead of Cooperation to Eliminate the Enemies of Humanity &#8211; by Tazeen Akhtar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Afghanistan Threatens Response to Pakistan Instead of Cooperation to Eliminate the Enemies of Humanity &#8211; by Tazeen Akhtar&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/afghanistan-threatens-response-to-pakistan-instead-of-cooperation-to-eliminate-the-enemies-of-humanity-by-tazeen-akhtar\/embed\/#?secret=0u8pGRkOO5#?secret=W6lq7ZUcX8\" data-secret=\"W6lq7ZUcX8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"template__footer flow-root px-1\">\n<div class=\"w-full sm:w-2\/3 mx-auto md:min-w-183 border-t border-gray-200 my-4 pt-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row\">\n<div class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rawalpindi : 27 Feb 2026 &#8211; Pakistan\u2019s military on Friday said it had destroyed more than 73 Afghan Taliban posts and 115 tanks in retaliatory strikes, killing 274 Taliban regime operatives and terrorists and injuring over 400 since Thursday night. 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