Pakistan Says 22 Killed In Afghanistan Airstrikes

“Pakistan said it carried out intelligence-based aerial strikes on militant hideouts inside Afghanistan, with initial reports indicating that at least 22 militants were killed.”

— Editorial Team

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Pakistan said it carried out intelligence-based aerial strikes on militant hideouts inside Afghanistan, with initial reports indicating that at least 22 militants were killed.
The Ministry of Information said the operation targeted two locations and destroyed weapons and ammunition while precautions were taken to avoid collateral damage.

General|By Editorial Team|Published 01-Oct-26|Latest update 10/1/2026, 7:14:00 AM|2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday that it had carried out intelligence-based aerial strikes on militant hideouts inside Afghanistan, with initial reports indicating that at least 22 militants were killed in the operation.

The Ministry of Information said the strikes were conducted under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq and targeted camps and hideouts linked to groups it identified as Fitna al-Khawarij, Fitna al-Hindustan and their affiliates. The ministry said the action was based on credible intelligence and formed part of the country’s broader counterterrorism campaign.

According to the official statement, the strikes hit two locations inside Afghanistan. Authorities said the targets were destroyed with precision and that weapons and ammunition stored at the sites were also destroyed during the operation.

The ministry said Pakistan had taken maximum precautions to avoid collateral damage. It also stated that the operation was aimed specifically at militant hubs and was carried out in response to threats that authorities say continue to emerge from across the border.

Officials said the latest action was linked to the ongoing security campaign being conducted under the broader vision of Azm-e-Istehkam. The campaign involves security forces and law enforcement agencies working against militant networks, their facilitators and support structures.

The statement said Pakistan remained committed to peace and stability in the region, but added that the safety and security of citizens remained the state’s foremost priority. It expressed concern that militant activity inside Afghanistan continued to pose a threat to Pakistan.

The development comes amid repeated concerns from Islamabad over cross-border militancy and the use of Afghan territory by armed groups targeting Pakistan. Relations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban authorities have remained tense over security issues, border management and action against militant groups.

Further details, including the exact locations targeted and independent confirmation of casualties, were not immediately available. Any follow-up response from Afghan authorities or additional operational details from Pakistani officials could shape the next stage of the regional security discussion.