Pakistan has carried out what it described as “well-planned and calibrated” aerial strikes on alleged militant hideouts and safe havens in Afghanistan, killing 22 militants, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
In a post on X, the ministry said the strikes were conducted on the basis of “credible intelligence” and targeted two locations associated with groups Pakistan refers to as Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan, along with their affiliates.
According to the ministry, the targets were hit with precision and initial reports indicated that 22 militants had been killed. It added that large quantities of weapons and ammunition stored at the sites were also destroyed.
The ministry said Pakistan had consistently sought peace and stability in the region, but maintained that the safety and security of its citizens remained its foremost priority.
It further alleged that Afghanistan continued to serve as a hub for terrorism and said the threat to Pakistan emanated from Afghan territory.
According to the ministry, maximum precautions were taken during the operation to avoid civilian casualties and collateral damage.
The Information Ministry said Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign, Ghazab lil Haq, being conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework by security forces and law enforcement agencies, would continue to target what it described as foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism.