Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes on alleged TTP, ISKP sites after recent attacks

ISLAMABAD (MNTV) — Pakistan says it conducted targeted strikes on seven locations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border that it described as militant camps linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred to by the state as “Fitna al Khawarij,” as well as the ISKP.

In a statement posted early Sunday on X by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, officials said the action followed a series of recent suicide attacks in Pakistan, including incidents in Islamabad, Bajaur and Bannu during the month of Ramadan.

The government said it had evidence that the attacks were planned and directed by leadership figures based in Afghanistan, adding that some of the assaults were claimed by groups affiliated with the TTP and ISKP.

Describing the operation as an “intelligence-based selective targeting” exercise, the statement said the strikes were carried out in response to recent violence and were aimed at safeguarding national security.

It also reiterated Pakistan’s position that it has urged Afghanistan’s interim authorities to prevent armed groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan.

Islamabad called on the Afghan government to take what it described as verifiable steps against such groups and urged the international community to encourage compliance with commitments under the Doha Agreement.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the strikes were a response to recent casualties from militant attacks, adding that Pakistan sought peace but would not compromise on its security.

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained in recent years, with Islamabad repeatedly raising concerns about cross-border attacks.

Afghan authorities have previously denied allowing their territory to be used against other countries.