Islamic State – Khorasan Province

The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS Khorasan Province) was also targeted in Pakistan's strikes, as Pakistan claims they operate from Afghanistan and are involved in attacks. This group contributes to the extremist threat in the region.

An affiliate of the Islamic State group, likely Islamic State – Khorasan Province, was also targeted in Pakistan's border region strikes. This group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad and a restaurant in Kabul, contributing to the escalating violence.

Islamic State – Khorasan Province (Daesh-Khorasan) elements are linked by Pakistan to recent suicide bombings. Pakistan's airstrikes targeted camps associated with Daesh-Khorasan, as part of its counter-terrorism efforts.

Islamic State – Khorasan Province maintains a foothold in South Asia and aspires to conduct external attacks. The Taliban has conducted extensive raids against its targets, thwarting some attacks and driving some leaders to relocate.

The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) is also accused by Pakistan of being involved in recent terrorist attacks, prompting Pakistan's retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan.