‘Calibrated’ air strikes carried out at two locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: information ministry

Pakistan executed "calibrated" air strikes on two separate locations in Afghanistan to target terrorist hideouts, according to the country's information ministry. The strikes were part of their ongoing Operation Ghazab lil Haq, aimed at eradicating terrorists, their networks, and supporters. The ministry described the strikes as "well-planned and calibrated," targeting the hideouts of terrorist organizations referred to as Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan by Pakistan.

The strikes resulted in the deaths of multiple terrorists and the destruction of weapons and ammunition. Pakistan's information ministry expressed concern over Afghanistan's role as a hub for terrorism, which emanates from the country, and stressed that the safety of Pakistani citizens remains their top priority. The ministry emphasized that Pakistan's counter-terrorism campaign will continue at full pace to combat the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism.

The United Nations Security Council's monitoring report from December 2025 to June 2026 pointed out that the Afghan Taliban's support for the banned TTP has led to an increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, despite Kabul's attempts to curb the group's activities. Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Afghan Taliban administration to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, but these appeals have reportedly been ignored.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained in recent years due to concerns over cross-border terrorism. In September, Pakistan conducted "calibrated" airstrikes against terrorist hideouts in the border region with Afghanistan, killing over 28 terrorists. The Afghan Taliban has been accused of engaging in unprovoked firing near the border region, and Pakistan responded with precision aerial and drone strikes in multiple locations across Afghanistan.