Pakistani security officials held a briefing with journalists from various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discuss ongoing operations against terrorist networks. They stated that the campaigns will continue until the Afghan Taliban stop providing support and sanctuary to militants operating against Pakistan. Officials described the Afghan Taliban regime as master proxies, facilitating and allowing multiple terrorist organizations to operate from Afghan territory. Pakistan has repeatedly communicated its concerns and demands to the Afghan Taliban leadership. The actions, based on verified intelligence, are aimed strictly at terrorist hideouts, launch pads, and facilitation networks responsible for attacks inside Pakistan, and are not directed at Afghanistan or its people. Pakistan emphasized restraint and responsibility, noting that operations target militant infrastructure while avoiding civilian populations. While open to de-escalation, any dialogue or ceasefire would depend on credible and verifiable actions by the Afghan Taliban to end support for groups operating from Afghan soil. Until then, operations will proceed as part of Pakistan's broader fight against terrorism and its efforts to safeguard national and regional security.