Pakistan Wipes Out Terror Hideouts in Precise Afghan Border Strikes

Pakistan has successfully targeted seven hideouts of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) in the Pak-Afghan border region. These intelligence-based operations were launched in direct response to recent surges in suicide bombings across Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu. According to reports from BBC, the action underscores Pakistan’s commitment to eliminating cross-border terrorism and ensuring the safety of its citizens.

Intelligence and Retaliation

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed that investigators found solid evidence linking recent terror activities to leadership based in Afghanistan. The military strike followed a tragic suicide attack in Bannu on Saturday, which resulted in the martyrdom of a Lieutenant Colonel and a soldier. Officials emphasized that the precision strikes specifically targeted militant infrastructure used for planning and executing high-profile attacks within Pakistan.

Afghan Taliban Failure

Despite repeated diplomatic requests for the Afghan Taliban to secure their territory, no effective action was taken against groups like the TTP. Pakistan reiterated its demand for the interim Afghan government to fulfill its obligations under the Doha Agreement. The strikes serve as a necessary measure to protect Pakistani lives after the neighboring administration failed to stop foreign proxies from utilizing Afghan soil for militant activities.

Casualty Claims and Tension

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid alleged that the strikes targeted civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, claiming several civilian casualties. The Afghan Ministry of Defense condemned the operation as a violation of sovereignty, threatening a response at an appropriate time. However, Pakistani officials maintain that the military strictly targets militant camps while avoiding non-combatant populations to maintain regional stability.