US supports Pakistan's right to defend after Islamabad struck terrorists in Afghanistan
Key takeaways
- "The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists," the US State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks.
- The statement came after the federal government confirmed that 29 militants were killed in a series of intelligence-led operations and precision strikes conducted under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.
- Among those killed was high-value commander Khan Farosh, alias Zabal.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan US supports Pakistan's right to defend after Islamabad struck terrorists in Afghanistan "Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists," says US State Dept By Reuters | Web Desk | Published July 03, 2026
Make us preferred on Google. A general view of a US State Department sign outside the US State Department building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2025. — ReutersState Department says Pakistan suffered greatly from terrorists.Military killed 29 militants under Op Ghazab lil-Haq in June.Precision strikes destroyed militant camps in border regions: govt.The US State Department has said that Washington "supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks" after Pakistani security forces carried out coordinated ground and aerial operations targeting militant hideouts along border regions with Afghanistan.
"The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists," the US State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks.