{
  "id": 8900997,
  "title": "Pakistan carries out 'calibrated' air strikes against terrorist hideouts near Afghan border after K-P attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pakistan-carries-out-calibrated-air-strikes-against-terrorist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630553/pakistan-carries-out-calibrated-air-strikes-against-terrorist-hideouts-near-afghan-border-after-k-p"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan conducted precise air strikes against terrorist hideouts near the Afghan border in response to a string of deadly attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) on Monday. Following a series of terrorist incidents inside Pakistan targeting civilians in K-P, the security forces executed a well-planned intelligence-based ground operation around Kohat, Hangu, and Thal. This was followed by calibrated air strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organizations responsible for the attacks. The MoIB reported that 23 people, including 15 police personnel, were killed during a mosque blast in Kohat's Police Lines on Friday. Eight terrorists were killed during the search and clearance operation. Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur based in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility for the bombing and rampage involving multiple attackers. On September 20, security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation in Kohat and Hangu districts, resulting in the death of nine terrorists from the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Khawarij and injuring several others. Additionally, targeted airstrikes were carried out against terrorist camps and hideouts in the border region with Afghanistan, including a suicide bomber training camp, which killed 28 terrorists and multiple suicide bombers, along with destroying large quantities of weapons and ammunition. The MoIB emphasized Pakistan's commitment to peace and stability in the region, stating that the safety and security of its citizens is its top priority. They noted that Afghanistan remains a hub of terrorism, which poses a threat to Pakistan. The counterterrorism campaign, Ghazab lil Haq, led by Pakistan's security forces and law enforcement agencies under the \"Azm-e-Istehkam\" framework, will continue at full speed to eliminate foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.",
  "summary": "Over 30 terrorists killed, including suicide bombers, in operations: MoIB",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}