RAWALPINDI - The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has published raw footage of Lieutenant General Atif Mujtaba, the chief executive of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan North, visiting the captured Ghudwana enclave in the Zhob Sector, marking a historic moment in Pakistan's ongoing counter-terrorism operations along the western border .
The visit, which comes months after the territory was seized during intense clashes in late February 2026, serves as an unambiguous signal to the Afghan Taliban regime and its backers: Pakistan has secured a strategic victory, and the Ghudwana enclave remains firmly under Pakistani control.
🇦🇫⚡️🇵🇰 - Pakistan's ISPR has published raw footage of General Atif Mujtaba, the chief executive of FC Balochistan North, visiting the captured Ghudwana enclave in Zhob Sector
- Afghan Forum (@ForumAfghan) May 1, 2026
What an international humiliation for the TTA. Afghanistan has officially lost 32 sq km of its land 💔 pic.twitter.com/Wzi040EYqT
The Ghudwana enclave, spanning approximately 32 square kilometers, was captured by Pakistani security forces on the night of February 27-28, 2026. The operation was launched in response to unprovoked and aggressive physical attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA) on multiple Pakistani border positions .
According to Pakistan's security officials, the "limited tactical action" was meticulously planned. Special combat teams crossed the border following preparatory bombardment, supported by intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets that provided real-time battlefield awareness .
The operation resulted in staggering losses for the Afghan Taliban:
24 TTA fighters killed
37 wounded
Vast quantities of weaponry destroyed or captured
Tahir Post and other strategic military positions neutralized
Notably, Pakistan reported zero casualties among its own personnel, highlighting the precision and professionalism of the operation .
The release of raw footage showing the FC Balochistan North chief touring the captured enclave serves multiple strategic purposes. It provides undeniable visual confirmation of Pakistan's military gains, countering the propaganda of the Afghan Taliban and Indian-backed elements who have attempted to downplay the significance of Pakistan's retaliatory actions .
Standing on the soil of Ghudwana, the Pakistani military leadership was able to assess the tactical situation firsthand. Official sources confirm that the captured territory has been permanently sealed with the installation of barbed wire fencing, and new Pakistani army posts have been established to block any future infiltration attempts .
The loss of Ghudwana represents a profound international humiliation for the Afghan Taliban regime (TTA). Despite its claims of controlling the entirety of Afghan territory, the TTA was powerless to prevent Pakistan's advance. The establishment of the enclave and the subsequent visit by high-ranking Pakistani officers demonstrate a significant power imbalance along the disputed Durand Line.
While the Taliban Ministry of Defence has attempted to dismiss reports of fencing and Pakistani military presence as "media propaganda," the visual evidence presented by Pakistan tells a different story . Security analysts have confirmed the establishment of a buffer zone in the territory, characterizing it as a temporary but decisive measure to secure Pakistan's borders .
From Pakistan's perspective, the operation and the subsequent visit to Ghudwana send a clear message to hostile intelligence agencies-specifically India's RAW-that use Afghan soil to destabilize Pakistan.
For years, Pakistan has alleged that Indian agents are using Afghan territory to foment terrorism inside Pakistan. The capture of Ghudwana, a territory historically used for transporting explosive materials by ex-TTP elements and as a staging ground for attacks, directly disrupts these supply lines . As Pakistan's security forces push terrorists back from the border, the capacity of Indian-backed proxies to strike inside Pakistan diminishes dramatically.
In the broader context of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, Pakistan's armed forces have inflicted crushing casualties on the Afghan Taliban:
| Killed | Injured | Posts Destroyed | Posts Captured | Tanks/Vehicles Destroyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352+ | 535+ | 130+ | 38+ | 200+ |
In several sectors, TTA forces reportedly raised white flags, signaling an unwillingness to continue fighting . These figures, while unverified by the Taliban, are corroborated by international media reporting on Pakistan's official claims .
As General Atif Mujtaba walked the grounds of the Ghudwana enclave, the message was clear: Pakistan is committed to securing every inch of its sovereignty, even if means taking the fight to the enemy's doorstep. For the Afghan Taliban and its backers in New Delhi, the captured enclave stands as a permanent reminder that Pakistan's enemies will no longer find safe haven across the border.
The world is watching, and the footage of the Ghudwana visit has confirmed what Pakistan has long maintained: When provoked, the response will be decisive, and the gain will be permanent.
