Pakistan targets 7 terrorist camps in Afghanistan, says govt

Pakistan has carried out strikes on seven terrorist camps and hideouts operated by the Pakistani Taliban and its affiliated groups, as well as the Islamic State Khorasan Province, in the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that the recent suicide attacks in Pakistan were carried out with the involvement of terrorist leadership and their facilitators based in Afghanistan. The terrorists recently conducted attacks at an imambargah in Islamabad, as well as in Bajaur and Bannu.

According to a statement issued by the ministry, responsibility for these attacks has been claimed by the Pakistani Taliban based in Afghanistan, Fitna al-Khawarij, and its affiliates.

Press Release
21 February, 2026

In the aftermath of recent suicide bombing incidents in Pakistan, including Imam Bargah at Islamabad, one each in Bajaur and Bannu followed by another incident today in Bannu during the holy month of Ramzan, Pakistan has conclusive evidence that…

— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 21, 2026

The statement said Pakistan possesses concrete evidence that these terrorist activities were carried out on the instructions of leadership operating from Afghanistan.

The ministry added that Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Afghan Taliban government to take verifiable measures to prevent its territory from being used by terrorist organisations and proxy elements. However, the Afghan interim government has failed to take effective action in this regard.

The statement further said that in order to ensure the safety of its citizens, Pakistan carried out retaliatory action and targeted seven terrorist camps and hideouts based on intelligence information.

According to the Ministry of Information, Pakistan desires peace and stability in the region, but the safety of the Pakistani people remains its top priority.

Pakistan has urged the Afghan interim government to fulfill its responsibilities and prevent its territory from being used for terrorism against Pakistan.