Pakistan Conducts Precision Aerial Strikes Inside Afghanistan, 22 Terrorists Killed

ISLAMABAD: In continuation of Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq and Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate terrorists, their networks, and supporters, well-planned and calibrated aerial strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organisations of Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan have been conducted, killing multiple terrorists.

Based on credible intelligence, selective targeting of Terrorist camps and hideouts at two locations belonging to Fitna al Khwarij, Fitna al Hindustan, and their affiliates has been carried out in Afghanistan with precision and accuracy.

Targets were destroyed with precision, and initial reports suggest the killing of twenty-two terrorists. Large quantities of weapons and ammunition stored at these hideouts were also destroyed.

Pakistan has always strived for the maintenance of peace and stability in the region. However, the safety and security of our citizens remain our foremost priority. It is a matter of grave concern that Afghanistan continues to remain a hub of terrorism.

The threat to Pakistan emanates from Afghanistan. In this context, our action precisely targeted the terrorist hubs. Maximum precautions were taken, and it was ensured that no collateral damage occurred.

Our relentless Counter Terrorism campaign, Ghazab lil Haq, under the vision “Azm e Istehkam,” by the Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Reports have emerged that several Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Asadabad, Kunar province of Afghanistan, may have been killed in a Pakistani aerial strike last night.

Prominent Afghan political leader Dr. Barmak has confirmed the killing of these terrorists.Dr. Barmak shared the information on his official X account, confirming that the militants were targeted in Asadabad, According to sources, the strike is part of Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism operation Ghazab lil Haq under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, aimed at eliminating hideouts and safe havens of Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan operating from Afghan soil.

Pakistan’s security forces had earlier issued a statement on 1st October 2026, saying that well-planned and calibrated precision aerial strikes were carried out against two locations belonging to terrorist organizations in Afghanistan, killing 22 terrorists and destroying large quantities of weapons and ammunition.

Pakistan has repeatedly stated that Afghanistan continues to remain a hub of terrorism and that threats to Pakistan emanate from Afghan territory, while maintaining that maximum precautions are taken to avoid collateral damage and only terrorist hubs are precisely targeted.

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