Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani authorities announced a large-scale security operation targeting seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban and the Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) in several border regions. This operation is part of an intensified campaign to pursue militant groups.
According to a security statement, the strikes were carried out based on precise intelligence. They resulted in the destruction of training sites, weapons depots, and logistical supplies. A number of militants were killed, though a final toll was not disclosed.
The operation comes amid a surge in attacks targeting security forces and vital infrastructure in recent months. This has prompted Islamabad to adopt a more decisive strategy to dismantle the infrastructure of militant organizations, particularly in areas near the Afghan border.
Taliban and ISIS: An open-ended security battle
Pakistani officials have confirmed that the campaign will not end with these strikes. They emphasized the state’s determination to “eradicate terrorism at its roots.” The government is seeking to enhance intelligence and operational coordination to prevent these groups from regrouping.
Analysts believe that targeting the camps of the Pakistani Taliban and ISIS-Khorasan simultaneously carries a dual message: one domestic, to reassure public opinion, and the other regional, affirming that Pakistan will not allow its territory to become a platform for threatening stability.
The greatest challenge facing Islamabad remains ensuring the sustainability of these operations. It must also prevent these organizations from resuming operations through clandestine networks or sleeper cells in an ongoing security battle.
