--- title: "Pakistan Conducts Aerial Strikes on Terrorist Hideouts in Afghanistan" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan carried out \"well-planned and calibrated\" aerial strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stating 22 terrorists were killed. Several outlets, including *Arab News Pakistan* and *24 News HD*, also mentioned reports of civilian deaths in Kabul, while others omitted this detail. Some, like *Pakistan Observer* and *Daily Pakistan (English)*, highlighted the operation's name, \"Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,\" and *24 News HD* and *BOL News* specifically named the targeted groups as \"Fitna al-Khwarij\" and \"Fitna al-Hindustan.\" The framing of the strikes as \"precision\" or \"calibrated\" was consistent across most reports, but the emphasis on civilian casualties varied." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11667-pakistan-says-22-terrorists-killed-in-airstrikes site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan Conducts Aerial Strikes on Terrorist Hideouts in Afghanistan pakistan · updated 2 Oct 2026, 5:28 AM PKT · 1–2 Oct 2026 · 19 articles from 17 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 17 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Pakistan carried out "well-planned and calibrated" aerial strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stating 22 terrorists were killed. Several outlets, including *Arab News Pakistan* and *24 News HD*, also mentioned reports of civilian deaths in Kabul, while others omitted this detail. Some, like *Pakistan Observer* and *Daily Pakistan (English)*, highlighted the operation's name, "Operation Ghazab Lil Haq," and *24 News HD* and *BOL News* specifically named the targeted groups as "Fitna al-Khwarij" and "Fitna al-Hindustan." The framing of the strikes as "precision" or "calibrated" was consistent across most reports, but the emphasis on civilian casualties varied. ## Same story from 17 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [Terrorist hideouts: Precise aerial and drone strikes carried out in Afghanistan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442249/terrorist-hideouts-precise-aerial-and-drone-strikes-carried-out-in-afghanistan) · 2 Oct 2026, 5:28 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan carried out precise aerial and drone strikes against two terrorist camps in areas under the control of the Afghan Taliban regime, destroying hideouts belonging to “Fitna al Khwarij” and “Fitna al Hindustan” along with large quantities of weapons and ammunition, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) said on Thursday. According to the ministry, the targeted strik... - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan says strikes in Afghanistan killed 22 terrorists](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975562-pakistan-says-strikes-in-afghanistan-killed-22-terrorists) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:34 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan says security forces killed 22 militants in strikes on two hideouts in Afghanistan, destroying weapons and ammunition. The Ministry of Information said the operation was based on intelligence - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan carries out aerial strikes on militant hi...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-carries-out-aerial-strikes-on-militant-hideouts-in-afghanistan-638427/) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:29 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has carried out what the Ministry of Information described as “well-planned and calibrated” aerial strikes against militant hideouts - **The Nation** — [Pakistan conducts aerial strikes on militant hideouts in Afghanistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/01-Oct-2026/pakistan-conducts-aerial-strikes-militant-hideouts-afghanistan) · 1 Oct 2026, 12:39 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has conducted what it described as well-planned and calibrated aerial strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organisations Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan in Afghanistan. - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan eliminates 22 terrorists in calibrated aerial strikes in Afghanistan: Info ministry](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-eliminates-22-terrorists-in-calibrated-aerial-strikes-in-afghanistan-info-ministry) · 1 Oct 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Sharing details of the strikes, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a post on X handle stated that based on credible... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan conducts precision strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: MoIB](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-conducts-precision-strikes-on-terrorist-hideouts-in-afghanistan-moib/) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:44 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP):The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday said Pakistan had conducted precision aerial strikes against terrorist hideouts and safe havens at two locations in Afghanistan, killing 22 terrorists, according to initial reports. In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said the strikes were carried out in continuation of... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan carries out air strikes on militant hideouts in Afghanistan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474737/pakistan-carries-out-air-strikes-on-militant-hideouts-in-afghanistan) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:49 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has carried out well-planned and calibrated air strikes against hideouts and safe havens of militants inside Afghanistan as part of the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, the Information Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry said the strikes were conducted against “Fitna Al Khwarij and Fitna Al Hindustan, killing multiple terrorists.” In a post on X, the ministry said the strikes were... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan carries out calibrated strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1560990/pakistan-carries-out-calibrated-strikes-on-terrorist-hideouts-in-afghanistan/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:53 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has carried out “well-planned and calibrated” air strikes against alleged terrorist hideouts at two locations in Afghanistan. The Information Ministry announced the strikes on Thursday as part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq. The ministry said the targets belonged to groups it calls Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan. It said the operation followed […] - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan says 22 terrorists killed in airstrikes on Afghanistan hideouts](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/01-Oct-2026/pakistan-says-22-terrorists-killed-in-airstrikes-on-afghanistan-hideouts) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan said that 22 terrorists were killed in aerial strikes targeting terrorist hideouts and safe havens at two locations in Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. In an official statement released on X, the Ministry of Information said the strikes targeted camps and hideouts associated with Fitna al Khwarij, Fitna al […] - **BOL News** — [Pakistan strikes Afghan hideouts, kills 22 terrorists](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-strikes-afghan-hideouts-kills-22-terrorists) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:37 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s security forces killed 22 terrorists in precision strikes on two militant hideouts in Afghanistan, targeting what the government described as key positions of Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan. - **24 News HD** — [22 dead as Pakistan airstrikes annihilate terrorists’ camps in Afghanistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Oct-2026/22-dead-pakistan-airstrikes-annihilate-terrorists-camps-afghanistan) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:34 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan military has carried out a string of well-planned and calibrated aerial attacks against the safe havens of terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij and Fitna al-Hindustan, killing 22 of them, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Operation Ghazab lil Haq: Pakistani forces kill 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan](https://pakobserver.net/operation-ghazab-lil-haq-pakistani-forces-kill-22-terrorists-in-airstrikes-in-afghanistan/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:28 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said Pakistani forces have killed 22 terrorists in “well planned and calibrated… - **Geo News** — [At least 22 militants reportedly killed as Pakistan strikes terror hideouts in Afghanistan](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684490-at-least-22-terrorists-reportedly-killed-as-pakistan-strikes-terror-hideout) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:26 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistani fighter jets perform at a rehearsal ahead of Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad. — AFP/FilePakistan conducted "well-planned and calibrated" aerial strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, killing multiple militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says strikes killed 22 militants in Afghanistan, Kabul reports civilian deaths](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-strikes-killed-22-militants-in-afghanistan-kabul-reports-civilian-deaths-3002845) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:25 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — ['Calibrated' air strikes carried out at 2 locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: info minister](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033937/calibrated-air-strikes-carried-out-at-2-locations-against-terrorist-hideouts-in-afghanistan-info-minister) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:17 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has carried out “well-planned and calibrated” air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said on Thursday. In a post on X, the information minister said, “In continuation of Operation Ghazab lil Haq and Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate terrorists, their networks and supporters, well-planned and calibrated aerial strikes against the hideout... - **Hum News English** — [Twenty-two terrorists killed in aerial strikes on Afghan hideouts: MoIB](https://humenglish.com/latest/twenty-two-terrorists-killed-in-aerial-strikes-on-afghan-hideouts-moib/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:11 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Aerial strikes targeting alleged terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan killed 22 militants, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Thursday. In a statement on X, the ministry said the “well-planned and calibrated” strikes were carried out as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq and the ongoing campaign against terrorists, their networks and supporters. https://twitter.com/MoIB_Official/st... - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan carried out ‘well-planned, calibrated’ air strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: info ministry](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632385/pakistan-carried-out-well-planned-calibrated-air-strikes-on-terrorist-hideouts-in-afghanistan) · 1 Oct 2026, 4:48 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Ministry says targets were destroyed with precision and initial reports suggest the killing of 22 terrorists ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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