ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have foiled a major nighttime assault by Afghan Taliban militants and allied terrorists on a border post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Ghulam Khan Sector.

The attempted attack took place on the night between April 2 and 3 as part of escalating cross-border tensions.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced on Sunday that 37 attackers were killed and more than 80 sustained injuries in the failed operation.

The minister detailed the clash in a post on X describing the assailants as Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij elements seeking to physically overrun the post.

This incident occurred under the umbrella of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq which Pakistan launched on February 26 in response to repeated unprovoked firing from Afghan territory.

The operation named Righteous Fury has involved precision airstrikes and ground actions targeting Taliban military installations across the border.

Cumulative official figures show more than 580 Afghan Taliban operatives eliminated since the launch with over 795 injured in the campaign.

Security forces have destroyed 242 enemy checkposts and struck 64 locations in retaliatory operations according to updated ministerial briefings.

A temporary pause in the operation was observed on March 18 at the request of brotherly Islamic countries to explore de-escalation avenues.

Pakistan resumed Operation Ghazab lil-Haq on March 26 vowing to continue until all strategic objectives are met.

The Ghulam Khan Sector has emerged as a critical flashpoint amid persistent infiltration attempts along the 2600-kilometre Durand Line.

Regional media including leading Pakistani outlets have corroborated the minister’s claims highlighting the comprehensive nature of the defensive success.

No losses were reported among Pakistani troops in this specific engagement reflecting the high state of alert and preparedness.

Analysts note that the Afghan Taliban’s provision of sanctuary to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters has directly fueled the surge in border incidents.

Pakistan recorded over 1000 terrorism-related events in the preceding year many traced to cross-border facilitation.

The latest foiled assault underscores the militants’ desperation to challenge Pakistani positions despite heavy prior losses.

Defense sources confirm the attackers moved under cover of darkness but were detected and neutralized through coordinated fire.

This marks yet another tactical victory in the ongoing campaign that has disrupted multiple terror command nodes and supply routes.

International outlets have extensively covered the broader Operation Ghazab lil-Haq framing it as Pakistan’s determined stand against regional terrorism.

Calls for calm from global stakeholders have been noted yet Islamabad insists on verifiable action against safe havens.

The operation’s data-driven approach has yielded measurable results in degrading militant infrastructure on the Afghan side.

With 37 more sent to their end in this latest clash the total toll on hostile networks continues to mount significantly.

Security forces maintain round-the-clock surveillance across vulnerable sectors including Ghulam Khan to preempt future threats.

The resilience displayed has bolstered domestic confidence in the military’s capacity to defend territorial integrity.

As Operation Ghazab lil-Haq enters its advanced phase the focus remains on achieving enduring peace through strength.

Pakistan’s measured response continues to prioritize precision targeting while avoiding civilian harm in line with international norms.

The developments reinforce the complex security dynamics shaping Pak-Afghan relations in the current volatile environment.

Further updates from the field are expected as forces consolidate gains from the latest defensive action.