ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday announced the resumption of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, a targeted military campaign against terrorist hideouts, following a temporary pause during Eid-ul-Fitr.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed that the suspension had been observed at the request of “friendly countries” to allow for Eid festivities, but emphasized that the operation has now restarted with full force.
“This is a targeted operation against terrorist hideouts,” the spokesperson said, underscoring Islamabad’s resolve to eliminate militant sanctuaries.
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, it may be recalled, was launched earlier this year as part of Pakistan’s broader counterterrorism strategy, aimed at dismantling networks responsible for cross-border attacks and destabilization in the region. Security officials have described it as a precision campaign, combining intelligence-based raids with aerial strikes to neutralize militant infrastructure.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan has long maintained that militant safe havens pose a direct threat to its internal security and regional peace. Its armed forces have conducted multiple military campaigns over the past two decades, including Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad, which significantly reduced the operational capacity of extremist groups.
When asked to comment on US – Iran talks and role of Pakistan, Tahir Andrabi said “Pakistan is offering its good offices for these talks and these good offices have been used by the parties. There are various stages of negotiations. We are using our good offices”.
