Pakistan Destroys Seven Terrorist Hideouts in Precision Strikes Along Afghan Border

Pakistan has launched a series of precision operations along the Pak-Afghan border, destroying seven terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent attacks attributed to the Afghan Taliban and affiliates of Fitna al-Khawarij.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed that the strikes were carried out on the basis of actionable intelligence. The operations targeted militant camps allegedly linked to Taliban factions and Islamic State elements operating inside Afghanistan.

According to the ministry, recent assaults — including the attack in Bannu — were planned under the direction of Khawarij leadership based in Afghanistan. The Pakistani Taliban group Fitna al-Khawarij has claimed responsibility for those incidents.

In an official statement, authorities said the objective of the strikes was to prevent foreign-based militant networks from using Afghan territory to organise and execute attacks against Pakistan. The ministry also urged the Afghan interim government to ensure that Khawarij and other armed groups are not allowed to exploit Afghan soil for cross-border violence.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s stance on regional peace, officials stressed that while Islamabad remains committed to stability, protecting its citizens remains the foremost priority. The statement further called on the international community to hold the Taliban accountable to commitments made under the Doha Agreement, emphasising that preventing the use of Afghan territory for militant activities is vital for both regional and global security.

The latest operations underscore Pakistan’s continued efforts to counter threats emanating from across the border while advocating coordinated regional and international action against terrorism.