'Calibrated' air strikes carried out at 2 locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: info ministry

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Dawn · collected 2026-10-01 · by News Desk

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Pakistan’s Information Ministry announced that the country conducted air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq. The strikes targeted locations used by groups referred to as Fitna al Khwarij (which includes the banned TTP) and Fitna al Hindustan, killing multiple terrorists according to credible intelligence. The ministry emphasized that these were well-planned and precise actions aimed at eliminating terrorist networks and their supporters.
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Story summary

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Pakistani Information Ministry announced that its forces had conducted "well-planned and calibrated" air strikes against terrorist hideouts in two locations within Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq. According to Pakistan, these attacks targeted militants belonging to Fitna al Khawarij (Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan or TTP) and Fitna al Hindustan, resulting in the deaths of 22 terrorists and destruction of weapons depots. However, Afghanistan's government reported that nine women and children were killed and eleven civilians wounded during these strikes on Wednesday night in Kunar and Helmand provinces. The conflicting casualty reports highlight the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border militant activities and the disputed use of territory by extremist groups like TTP.

Written for “Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan
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‘Calibrated’ air strikes carried out at two locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: information ministry same event · 100%
Dawn · 0.98 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 25 📰 publisher trust 77
“Both articles describe identical air strikes conducted by Pakistan against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, mentioning the same operation and targets on the same day.”
‘Calibrated’ air strikes target terrorist hideouts at two locations in Afghanistan: info ministry same event · 100%
Dawn · 0.98 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 25 📰 publisher trust 77
“Both articles describe the identical air strikes conducted by Pakistan against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, at the same time and with the same outcome.”
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 9 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit same event · 100%
Toronto Star
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 33% hedged 1 of 3 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe Pakistani airstrikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan on the same day, with similar details about locations and conflicting casualty reports.”
More than 70 terrorists killed across Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR different event · 95%
Dawn
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 16% hedged 3 of 19 📰 publisher trust 77
“The articles describe different operations in different locations, one involving ground forces in Pakistan and another involving air strikes across the border in Afghanistan.”
Afghanistan says nine killed in Pakistani air raids on Kunar, Helmand same event · 95%
Al Jazeera
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 1 of 9 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles describe Pakistan carrying out air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan on the same day, mentioning specific targets and casualties.”
Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes killed women and children same event · 95%
Al Jazeera
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 2 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles report on the same set of Pakistani airstrikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, occurring at the same time with similar details about civilian casualties and destruction.”
Pakistan says killed 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan same event · 95%
The Hindu
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 18 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles describe Pakistani air strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan on the same date, involving the same information ministry announcement.”
Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: From allies and neighbors to war same event · 95%
Deutsche Welle
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 2 of 56 📰 publisher trust 95
“Both articles describe Pakistani air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan occurring on the same day, though they provide different details and casualty figures.”
3 terrorists killed in IBO in KP's Mir Ali: state media different event · 85%
Dawn
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 18% hedged 3 of 17 📰 publisher trust 77
“The first article describes an intelligence-based operation on the ground in Pakistan that killed three terrorists, while the second article refers to aerial strikes conducted by Pakistan against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan. These appear to be separate actions.”
Security forces kill 5 terrorists in KP IBO, 2 eliminated in Balochistan's Chagai: security sources different event · 80%
Dawn
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 31% hedged 5 of 16 📰 publisher trust 77
“The articles describe different operations: one involving ground forces in KP and Balochistan, and another involving air strikes in Afghanistan.”

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🔮 The remains had been taken to Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines reviewing the next steps for transferring the bodies. “Following this, final approval will be granted for their departure on a flight bound for Karachi.
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Afghanistan Fitna al Hindustan Fitna al Khawarij Pakistan the Information Ministry

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Afghanistan GPE · 2× Fitna al Hindustan ORG · 2× Fitna al Khawarij ORG · 2× Pakistan GPE · 2× Fitna al Khwarij ORG · 1× TTP ORG · 1× Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan ORG · 1× the Information Ministry ORG · 1×

Narrative

In a post on X, the ministry 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 hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organisations of Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan have been conducted, killing multiple terrorists.” Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). It added, “Based on credible intelligence, selective targeting of Terrorist camps and hideouts at two locations belonging to Fitna al Khawarij, Fitna al Hindustan and their affiliates has been carried out in Afghanistan with precision and accuracy.”
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
2026-10-01 · Dawn
'Calibrated' air strikes carried out at 2 locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: info ministry · assertive framing

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Pakistan has carried out “well-planned and calibrated” air strikes against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, the Information Ministry said on Thursday. asserted
Ministry → carry → Thursday
In a post on X, the ministry 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 hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organisations of Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan have been conducted, killing multiple terrorists.” Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). It added, “Based on credible intelligence, selective targeting of Terrorist camps and hideouts at two locations belonging to Fitna al Khawarij, Fitna al Hindustan and their affiliates has been carried out in Afghanistan with precision and accuracy.” asserted
targeting → say → precision
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