The ministry said intelligence-based ground operations were conducted in Kohat, Hangu and Tall. During operations in Kohat and Hangu on September 20, nine terrorists were killed.
Security forces also targeted terrorist hideouts in areas along the border with Afghanistan. According to the ministry, three hideouts belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij and affiliated terrorists were destroyed during the operations.
A training centre used by suicide bombers was also destroyed, the ministry said. The operation resulted in the deaths of 28 terrorists, including several suicide bombers.
Weapons and ammunition stored at the terrorist hideouts were also destroyed during the operation.
The Ministry of Information said the threat of terrorism facing Pakistan originates from Afghanistan and reiterated that the protection and security of citizens remain the government’s top priority.
According to the ministry, terrorist centres were targeted with precision, while maximum precautions were taken during the operations to avoid civilian casualties and damage to property.
The ministry said counterterrorism operations under the government’s Stabilisation Initiative would continue with full momentum, with authorities determined to eliminate terrorism backed and supported by foreign elements from the country.