{
  "id": 11128809,
  "title": "Pakistan says 22 terrorists killed in airstrikes on Afghan hideouts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistan-says-22-terrorists-killed-in-airstrikes-on-afghan-hideouts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:58:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442161/pakistan-says-22-terrorists-killed-in-airstrikes-on-afghan-hideouts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Pakistan announced that it had carried out aerial strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, resulting in the death of 22 terrorists. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) disclosed that the strikes were part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq, carried out in response to credible intelligence about camps and hideouts belonging to Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan and their affiliates. The strikes were described as precise and accurate, leading to the destruction of large quantities of weapons and ammunition stored at the hideouts. Pakistan's Ministry emphasized that their primary concern is the safety and security of its citizens, and they expressed concern over Afghanistan's continued status as a hub for terrorism. During the operation, maximum precautions were taken to avoid any collateral damage. The MoIB stated that Pakistan's counterterrorism campaign under Operation Ghazab lil Haq and the Azm-e-Istehkam framework would continue in full force against foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism.",
  "summary": "Pakistan on Thursday said it had conducted “well-planned and calibrated” aerial strikes against terrorist hideouts and safe havens at two locations in Afghanistan, killing 22 terrorists. In a statement, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) said the strikes were carried out as part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq, “based on credible intelligence about camps and hideouts belonging to…",
  "key_points": [
    "22 terrorists killed in Afghan airstrikes",
    "Operation Ghazab lil Haq carried out",
    "Weapons and ammunition destroyed"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan hideouts signal a stepped-up effort to tackle terrorism, reflecting Islamabad's concerns over Kabul's perceived tolerance for militant groups threatening Pakistani security.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}