{
  "id": 8906566,
  "title": "Pakistan carries out 'calibrated’ airstrikes against terrorist targets in border region with Afghanistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pakistan-carries-out-calibrated-airstrikes-against-terrorist-targets-8906566",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:09:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031589/pakistan-carries-out-calibrated-airstrikes-against-terrorist-targets-in-border-region-with-afghanistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, Pakistan carried out highly targeted airstrikes on terrorist sites located in the \"border region with Afghanistan\". According to the information ministry, these strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 28 terrorists and targeted the hideouts of extremist groups responsible for recent attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The ministry emphasized that the strikes were conducted with precision and accuracy, aiming to destroy terrorist camps and their associated weapons and ammunition.\n\nThe targeted groups were identified as Fitna al Khawarij and its affiliates, a banned organization commonly known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Prior to the airstrikes, security forces conducted a precise ground operation in Kohat and Hangu districts, resulting in the capture and elimination of additional terrorists. The ministry highlighted Pakistan's commitment to maintaining regional peace and stability, citing \"safety and security of our citizens\" as their top priority. They asserted that the primary threat to Pakistan emanates from Afghanistan, where the Taliban continues to harbor terrorist sanctuaries.\n\nFollowing the airstrikes, the information ministry reaffirmed Pakistan's ongoing \"relentless counterterrorism campaign, Ghazab lil Haq under vision 'Azm-i-Istehkam'\". This campaign aims to eradicate the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country. The ministry stated that this campaign will continue at full pace to eliminate the threat posed by terrorist organizations.",
  "summary": "Pakistan conducted airstrikes on terrorist sites “in the border region with Afghanistan”, killing more than 28 terrorists, the information ministry said on Monday. In a statement, the ministry stressed that the “calibrated” strikes were carried out “against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organisations responsible” for the recent multiple terrorist incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan conducted precise airstrikes in border region with Afghanistan.",
    "Strikes killed over 28 terrorists, targeting extremist hideouts.",
    "Focus on Fitna al Khawarij and affiliated groups, TTP."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan carries out 'calibrated’ airstrikes against terrorist targets in border region with Afghanistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pakistan-carries-out-calibrated-airstrikes-against-terrorist-targets",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pakistan-carries-out-airstrikes-along-afghan-border",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:10:27.000Z"
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  },
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  "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."
}