{
  "id": 11117576,
  "title": "‘Calibrated’ air strikes carried out at two locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: information ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/calibrated-air-strikes-carried-out-at-two-locations-against-terrorist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T05:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033937/calibrated-air-strikes-carried-out-at-two-locations-against-terrorist-hideouts-in-afghanistan-information-ministry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani information ministry announced on Thursday that the country had conducted \"well-planned and calibrated\" air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan. The ministry stated that the strikes were part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq, and aimed to eliminate terrorists, their networks, and supporters. The attacks targeted the hideouts of terrorist organizations known as Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan, with multiple terrorists killed in the operation. The destroyed facilities also contained large quantities of weapons and ammunition. Pakistan emphasized its commitment to regional peace and stability, while expressing concern over Afghanistan's role as a hub for terrorism. The ministry assured that the strikes were carried out with maximum precaution to avoid any collateral damage. Pakistan's counter-terrorism campaign, Ghazab lil Haq, will continue at a full pace to eradicate the threat of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country. The Afghan Taliban's continued support for the banned TTP has contributed to an increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, according to a UN Security Council-mandated monitoring report. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained due to cross-border terrorism, with recent conflicts in September 2025.",
  "summary": "Pakistan carried out “well-planned and calibrated” air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, the information ministry said on Thursday. In a post on X, the ministry said the strikes were carried out in continuation of Operation Ghazab lil Haq and Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate terrorists, their networks and supporters. It said the aerial strikes targeted the hideouts and safe havens…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistani information ministry announced air strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan.",
    "Strikes targeted hideouts of Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan terrorist groups.",
    "Operation Ghazab lil Haq aimed to eliminate terrorists and their networks."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pakistan's calibrated air strikes in Afghanistan signal a more assertive approach to tackling terrorism, reflecting growing frustration with Afghan Taliban's support for banned groups and straining cross-border relations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "'Calibrated' air strikes carried out at 2 locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: info ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/calibrated-air-strikes-carried-out-at-2-locations-against-terrorist",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:50:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}