Insurgent Zone

Gareda Shah Jahan, Bannu — Bannu Police reportedly conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Lora Ghada, Gareda Shah Jahan area following information about the presence of alleged Militants. An exchange of fire reportedly lasted around 25 minutes, during which two alleged militants were killed, according to police. Police said a Kalashnikov, pistol, and wireless set were recovered from the site. The bodies were shifted to DHQ Hospital, while a search operation was launched in the surrounding area.

#Update The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has asserted responsibility for the incident. The organization's statement indicates that the vehicle was targeted under the allegation that it was transporting supplies to Grendam CheckPost. Furthermore, the statement claims that TTP militants had previously issued a warning to the driver, instructing him to cease delivering provisions to the checkpoint.

According to the statement released by Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), IMP militants ambushed the 10 vehicle military convoy in the Miranshah, North Waziristan at 4 PM Pakistani time. The statement says security forces faced multiple casualties and clashes are still ongoing. State affiliated accounts confirmed the clashes, stating that five militants were allegedly killed, although assertion from both sides has not been independently verified. Further details are awaited.

#Update Kabul/Kurram — Afghanistan has not carried out any drone strike on areas under Pakistani control so far, according to Al-Mirsad, an Afghan Taliban-linked media outlet. The outlet described reports claiming otherwise as false and said Afghanistan reserves the right to determine the timing and nature of any response to what it describes as aggression. Al-Mirsad further claimed that Afghanistan's Air Force has the capability to conduct precision strikes if and when a decision is made to respond. Separate Report — Kurram: Al-Mirsad also reported that six security personnel were allegedly abducted from the Torsa Check Post in Kurram district, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, last night. The claims regarding the alleged abduction and the Afghan side's denial of drone strikes have not been independently verified. No official confirmation is available from Pakistani authorities.

#Update Islamic States Pakistan Province (IS-PP) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Two Police officers, providing security to Polio protection, in Jamalabad, Nushki.

#Update During an attack by the TTP on a security checkpoint and police station, one Frontier Corps personnel was killed, and four others were injured. The deceased has been identified as Subedar Jameel of the 74th Wing, a resident of Koh-e-Sulaiman, Dera Ghazi Khan. Five militants were also killed.

Jusak, Turbat Kech District — Armed individuals attacked a Customs checkpoint on the CPEC highway in Jusak. According to reports, after taking officials hostage, the attackers took a vehicle with them.

Shwali Ziarat, Razmak Sub-Division, North Waziristan — An explosion occurred in a civilian vehicle near the Naaz Meri security check post in the Shwali Ziarat area of Razmak Sub-Division, North Waziristan. According to police, one person was killed in the blast. The deceased has been identified as Khonazar Khan, son of Mani Khan. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of the explosion. Further details are awaited.

Gidar Area, Kalat District — An Edhi ambulance was reportedly hijacked by armed men in the Gidar area of Kalat while returning to the Edhi centre. According to Edhi sources, the attackers assaulted the ambulance worker before fleeing with the vehicle. The incident was reported at around 7:15 AM. Further details are awaited.

According to reports, armed assailants targeted a vehicle belonging to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on the Ring Road in the Pashtakhra area of Peshawar two days ago. During the incident, DSP Waqas Khan sustained injuries. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has asserted responsibility for the attack.

#Update Authorities have stated that they neutralized five attackers; however, this assertion remains unverified by independent sources.

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released footage of an attack on D-1 Post in Dara Adamkhel, Kohat.

#Update According to sources, security forces have brought down two unidentified drones in Zwaki Banda, Kohat.

Reports indicate that security forces have evacuated the Kohat court due to the presence of drones and militants in the vicinity. Furthermore, the local market has been closed, and the city has been placed on high alert.

#Update Reports suggest that Militants have carried out Quadcopter strikes on the residence of Peace Committee members of Hathikhel. Local sources alleged that Militants have blocked the roads with IEDs to prevent movement. Further details are awaited.

According to militant sources, Hathikhel Tribe is under siege by Militants on Domel, Bannu. Further details are awaited.