Do Taliban’s drone attacks expose a chink in Pakistan’s armour?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 9 min read 100% complete by Abid HussainMarch 18, 2026 at 09:20 AM

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Recent drone attacks in Pakistan, including areas near Islamabad and military headquarters in Rawalpindi, are raising concerns about the country's security. On March 13, 2026, drones struck multiple locations, causing injuries in Quetta, Kohat, and Rawalpindi. While the Pakistani military claims to have intercepted some drones and dismisses them as rudimentary, the Taliban have claimed responsibility for attacks on military targets. The Pakistani government has responded by banning drone flights and restricting airspace. Analysts suggest these incidents, regardless of the drones' sophistication, highlight a growing vulnerability and challenge to Pakistan's security and response strategy.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 40% Kohat 40% Attaullah Tarar 40% Abdul Basit 40% Asif Ali Zardari 50% Kabul ×250% Rawalpindi ×360% Quetta ×260% Afghanistan ×370% Islamabad ×370% Taliban ×590% Pakistan ×11100%

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drone attacks 100% pakistan 90% taliban 90% security 70% drones 70% military 60% rawalpindi 50% islamabad 50% airspace 40%

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Very Negative

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90%

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Pakistan

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