Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM

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Pakistan conducted strikes against militant hideouts along the Afghan border on Saturday night, targeting groups it blames for a surge in attacks within Pakistan. The strikes, reportedly inside Afghanistan, targeted seven camps belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates, as well as an Islamic State affiliate. This action follows recent suicide bombings in Pakistan, including one that killed 11 soldiers and a child in Bajaur, and another that killed two soldiers in Bannu. Pakistan claims to have evidence linking these attacks to militants based in Afghanistan and accuses the Afghan Taliban of failing to prevent these groups from operating within their territory. Pakistan warned it would not exercise restraint in pursuing those responsible, regardless of location, and urged the international community to press the Afghan Taliban to uphold their commitments under the Doha agreement.

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