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Afghan Taliban Drone Attacks Injure Four in Pakistan, Says ISPR
Pakistan says Afghan Taliban launched rudimentary drones targeting civilian areas, injuring four people including two children. The military says the drones were intercepted and vows to continue Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against terrorism.
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by News Desk
2026-03-14
Afghan Taliban Drone Attacks Injure Four in Pakistan, Says ISPR

At least four people, including two children, were injured after the Afghan Taliban launched several rudimentary drones toward Pakistan, according to the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement issued on Saturday, the military said the drones were intercepted through a combination of electronic countermeasures and defensive actions described as “soft and hard kills”, preventing them from reaching their intended targets.

According to the ISPR, two children were injured in Quetta, while one civilian was injured in Kohat and another in Rawalpindi. The injuries were reportedly caused by debris after the drones were forced to crash.

Security sources had earlier reported that two rudimentary drones were detected near Rawalpindi on Friday evening and were successfully brought down before causing significant damage.

The military said the attacks appeared aimed at spreading fear among the civilian population and accused the Taliban administration in Afghanistan of supporting such tactics.

“These attacks were aimed at inducing fear in the public and remind us of the terrorist mindset which drives the Afghan Taliban,” the ISPR statement said.

Continued Military Operations

Pakistan’s military reaffirmed that Operation Ghazab lil-Haq would continue until the Afghan Taliban address Islamabad’s concerns about militant groups operating from Afghan territory.

Officials have long accused militants from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) of launching cross-border attacks from bases in Afghanistan. The term “Fitna al-Khawarij” is used by the Pakistani state to refer to militants belonging to the group.

The military also emphasized that Pakistan’s armed forces remain committed to defending the country against terrorism and similar threats, including drone attacks.

“Pakistan’s Armed Forces stand steadfast in the fight against terrorism and its manifestations,” the statement said, adding that security forces would not be deterred by provocations.

Airspace and Airport Clarifications

Following the drone incidents, reports circulated on social media suggesting that flight operations at Islamabad International Airport had been suspended.

However, the Pakistan Airports Authority later clarified that these reports were baseless. The authority said the airport experienced only a brief operational adjustment and that airspace remained open.

Strikes on Militant Targets

The drone attacks came shortly after Pakistan carried out overnight air strikes targeting alleged militant positions and support facilities in Afghanistan.

According to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s forces struck around 70 installations linked to terrorist groups in the Afghan cities of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia. These locations reportedly included logistics hubs and camps suspected of supporting attacks inside Pakistan.

President Zardari Condemns Drone Attacks

President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the drone attacks, calling them an attempt to target civilian areas in Pakistan.

In a statement released by the president’s media office, Zardari said the Afghan authorities had crossed a “red line” by allegedly attempting to attack civilians.

He accused the Afghan leadership of failing to uphold commitments to prevent terrorist groups from operating on its soil and warned that such actions could have serious consequences.

The president also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incidents and reaffirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces and security institutions remain fully committed to defending the country and protecting its citizens.

Rising Cross-Border Tensions

The drone incidents mark the latest escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have intensified amid accusations of cross-border militant activity and retaliatory military actions.

Security analysts warn that continued hostilities could further strain relations between the neighboring countries and impact stability across the broader region.
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