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Pakistan militants' 'double tap' strategy turns rescue missions into deadly traps

Militant groups in Pakistan are using a double tap strategy against security personnel. This tactic involves an initial attack followed by targeting reinforcements responding to the scene. Recent incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlight this evolving and deadly strategy. Terror-related deaths in July more than doubled, indicating a worsening security situation.…

The Economic Times

11 police personnel, 15 militants killed in overnight attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A major militant attack occurred overnight on a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Eleven police personnel and fifteen attackers died during the fierce exchange of gunfire. The Khazina police post in Hangu district was the target of this significant assault. Security forces fought back, killing the militants and…

The Times of India

Deadly attack on police checkpoint in Pakistan leaves 15 dead

The assault on a checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes days after another deadly clash in the volatile border province, where authorities have blamed a growing wave of attacks on militants operating from neighbouring Afghanistan.

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Pakistan: At least 15 killed in suicide attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security check post

At least 15 people, including 14 security personnel, were killed after terrorists attacked a joint police check post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, the military said.

The Times of India

'Take off uniform and contest elections': Pakistani MP's open challenge to its military

Pakistani politician and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, delivered a blistering critique of Pakistan's military and government, accusing them of failing to maintain order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan while warning that the country's Pashtun regions were "drowning in blood."

The Times of India

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns 'we'll target every threat'

Afghanistan's air force launched precision strikes inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces targeting ISIS positions. This retaliation follows Pakistan's recent cross-border airstrikes on Afghan soil, which caused significant civilian casualties. India has strongly condemned Pakistan's actions, labeling them a "blatant act of aggression" threatening regional peace. Kabul warns it…

The Economic Times

PoK protests, Islamabad's repression blow apart farce created by Pakistan

Pakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding freedom from Pakistani rule have erupted, mirroring past unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government's heavy-handed tactics, including internet shutdowns and media smear campaigns, are intensifying the crisis, raising concerns about Pakistan's internal…

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Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes across its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This action followed a "well planned intelligence based ground operation" by Pakistani security forces. The strikes were a direct response to recent terrorist incidents targeting civilians and security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and…

The Economic Times

Pakistan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.4 quake strikes India's neighbour again

Pakistan experienced a 5.4-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, originating at a depth of 35 km. This seismic event underscores the nation's vulnerability, situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The tremor follows a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the country just a day prior, highlighting the persistent seismic…

The Economic Times

French mother, five children rescued from Pakistan home after decade-long captivity, abuse by husband

A French mother and her five children have been dramatically rescued from a decade of alleged captivity and abuse in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Sylvie Yasmina, who claims her husband 'effectively imprisoned' them after moving from Australia in 2014, was found with visible injuries. Her son's brave escape to a…

The Times of India

Twin roadside blasts kill 7 in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Tragedy struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday as twin roadside explosions claimed seven lives in Bannu, a region near Afghanistan. The initial blast targeted a vehicle, followed by a second explosion that occurred as rescuers arrived. Police confirmed both incidents were remotely detonated, with three individuals also sustaining injuries. Authorities have…

The Times of India

Afghanistan claims strikes on militant hideouts inside Pakistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government claims its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Islamabad vehemently denies this, stating only a drone entered its airspace and was intercepted. This latest exchange escalates tensions, with both nations blaming each other for cross-border militancy and recent deadly incidents,…

The Times of India

Main suspect held in killing of Sikh couple inside Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gurdwara

Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested the main suspect in the double murder of a Sikh caretaker couple. Jagannath and Asma Wanti were shot dead inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive behind the killings remains unclear as investigations continue.

The Times of India

Pakistan forces kill 21 terrorists in three-day operation in North Waziristan

Pakistan's security forces have eliminated 21 terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over three days, including four senior leaders linked to the TTP. These precise operations in North Waziristan also resulted in the recovery of weapons and ammunition. The military vows to continue its counter-terrorism efforts amid a deteriorating…

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'Lack of effort' to free Imran Khan? Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmakers revolt against party leadership

A significant internal rift has emerged within PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as lawmakers express dissatisfaction with the party leadership's efforts to secure Imran Khan's release. Disgruntled MPAs, reportedly denied cabinet positions, have penned a letter to the PTI chairman, arguing the release campaign has lost momentum and become ineffective.

The Times of India

Pak security forces eliminate 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; 2 personnel killed in exchange of fire

Pakistani security forces eliminated five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Darra Adam Khel town. The exchange of fire also resulted in the deaths of two security personnel. This operation follows a surge in terrorist attacks in the region since the TTP ceasefire ended.

The Times of India

9 killed in suspected terrorist blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least nine people, including two traffic policemen, were killed and 33 others injured in a blast in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in a suspected terrorist attack on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

At least 9 killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan market

Attack takes place in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

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'Safety concerns': US to shut Peshawar consulate in Pakistan, to shift operations to Islamabad

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

The Times of India

Cleric involved in talks with Pakistan Taliban shot dead

Two bike-borne shooters killed Maulana Muhammad Idrees, a prominent Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl cleric involved in peace talks with rebel group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, reports Rajshekhar Jha.

The Times of India

Hafiz Saeed's close aide, Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan

Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Afridi, considered a key figure in LeT's regional structure, was killed in Landi Kotal. The incident follows a recent attack on another LeT leader, Amir Hamza.

The Times of India

Pakistan still a base for terrorists targeting India, says US report

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt…

The Times of India

Afghanistan hits Pakistan's Kohat military fort in retaliatory drone strikes

Afghanistan retaliated against Pakistani strikes that killed four in Kabul and Kandahar. Afghan forces claimed to have targeted Pakistani military centers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including a fortress and command center, following alleged "night-time violations" along the disputed Durand Line. This escalation intensifies existing tensions between the two nations.

The Times of India

5 Pakistani cops killed in coordinated militant attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, which appeared to be carefully timed to target responding officers. The violence came just a day after another deadly episode in nearby Karak. On Monday, attackers used an explosives-laden drone to hit a paramilitary post, injuring several personnel. As the wounded were…

The Times of India

Pakistan: 14 soldiers, three civilians killed in seperate deadly attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A suicide bombing and attack by gunmen on a security post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and a child. Security forces thwarted the overnight breach attempt, later killing 12 TTP militants. The explosives-laden vehicle also damaged civilian homes, injuring seven others.

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