Were Precision Strikes Conducted Against Terrorist Camps in Afghanistan?
Pakistan: Pakistan carried out “well-planned and calibrated” aerial strikes against terrorist hideouts at two locations in Afghanistan, reportedly killing at least 22 militants associated with Fitna al-Khawarij, Fitna al-Hindustan and affiliated groups.
The Ministry of Information said the strikes were conducted under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq and were based on credible intelligence. The targeted camps were reportedly destroyed with precision, while large quantities of weapons and ammunition stored at the hideouts were also destroyed.
Pakistan said maximum precautions were taken to prevent collateral damage and reiterated that the protection and security of its citizens remain its foremost priority.
Why Has Pakistan Intensified Operations Against Cross-Border Militancy?
The latest strikes come amid continuing tensions over militant activity allegedly originating from Afghan territory. Pakistan has repeatedly urged Kabul to prevent its territory from being used by militant organisations to launch attacks inside Pakistan, while the Taliban authorities have disputed Islamabad’s allegations.
The strikes follow Pakistan’s September 24 aerial and drone operations against 10 locations in Afghanistan, which Islamabad said were being used to launch and store drones. The action came after Pakistani forces intercepted eight drones entering Pakistani airspace from Afghanistan.
What Other Counterterrorism Operations Were Conducted?
Separately, security forces reported killing six militants in Kachhi, Balochistan, during an intelligence-based operation targeting Fitna al-Hindustan. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered, while clearance operations continued in the area.
In North Waziristan, security forces reportedly destroyed several militant hideouts and tunnels and recovered a large quantity of explosives. Explosive material discovered during the search was neutralised with the assistance of bomb disposal teams.
What Is the Wider Security Context?
Cross-border militancy has remained a major point of contention between Islamabad and Kabul since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021. Pakistan maintains that militant groups operating from Afghan territory have intensified attacks against Pakistani security forces and civilians.
Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in February 2026 under the broader Azm-e-Istehkam framework. Islamabad says the campaign will continue against terrorist networks, their support infrastructure and what it describes as foreign-sponsored terrorism.