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Frontier Corps KP personnel identified as Irfanullah were killed in armed clashes with militants in the Bate Kalay area of Tirah Maidan, Khyber district. The deceased was a resident of Wanda Gulmir, Lakki Marwat.

#Update According to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), there was no threat to the Secretariat or the mosque. The Secretariat comes under Peshawar Cantonment, so there was no threat to the mosque or the Secretariat. The Chief Minister stated that he himself went there and reopened the mosque and the Secretariat. He said the threat was fake and politically motivated, aimed at targeting the ruling party of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Visuals of Blockade in Mangochar, Kalat.

Lotham, Balicha, Tump, Kech District — At least four people were reportedly killed and several others injured in an alleged drone strike by security forces on a group of people picnicking in the Lotham area of Balicha, Tump, Kech district. The reported fatalities have been identified as:

· Yasir, son of Muhammad Karim · Zubair, son of Nawab · Sameer, son of Abdul Khaliq · Deedag, son of Muhammad Umar

All are residents of Balicha. Local sources alleged that security personnel removed the bodies of those killed and took the injured from the site.

#Update The video of the Nushki operation, released by state-affiliated accounts, also includes images of five militants who were killed in Kanak, Mastung. Consequently, the authenticity of the claim is questionable.

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ISPR Claims 33 Militants Killed in Balochistan Operations Since 21 September According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces have conducted comprehensive counter-terrorism operations against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatist organisations in Balochistan. Since 21 September 2026, a total of 33 Militants have been killed, according to the ISPR statement. Operation Shaban (24 September): In continuation of Operation Shaban, security forces busted additional Militant hideouts. After an intense exchange of fire, five militants were killed, bringing the total to 22 killed in that operation so far. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the locations. A clearance operation will continue until the threat is neutralized. Nushki Operation (25 September): An intelligence-based operation was conducted in Nushki district. During the operation, troops engaged a terrorist hideout. After an intense fire exchange, 11 militants were killed, according to ISPR. The ISPR stated that the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision "Azm e Istehkam," will continue at full pace to eliminate what it describes as foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country. Note: These figures are based on official ISPR claims and have not been independently verified.

#Update A total of 13 members have been arrested. Local sources have also confirmed the abduction.

According to Militant accounts, militants have arrested multiple members of the Hathikhel Peace Committee alongside weapons and three vehicles in Domel, Bannu. Further details are awaited.

Abdul Wahab, son of Lal Bakhsh, was reportedly killed in an armed attack in the Chir Kanchanti area of Dasht, Turbat. Pro-separatist accounts described him as a member of a pro-state armed group locally referred to as a "death squad."

#Update According to reports, two personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan were killed during clashes with Afghan forces in separate sectors along the Durand Line. Sepoy Shahid Iqbal, a member of the 84 Wing and a resident of Bhakkar, Punjab, was killed in the Shorabak - Nushki sector. Additionally, Sepoy Wasim, a resident of Lachi, Kohat, was killed in the Spin Boldak sector.

BLF's Karima Armed Assault Division Claims Blockades and Attacks on Army Convoys in Manguchar, Kalat The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed that its newly formed unit, the Karima Armed Assault Division (KAAD), carried out patrols and established blockades with snap checking on the main highway and in Mangochar city, Kalat district, today. According to a statement issued by BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch, the fighters targeted convoys of the Pakistani army coming from Kalat and Mastung to reinforce their positions. The statement claims that multiple soldiers were killed and wounded as a result. The BLF further claims that three vehicles, including one armored vehicle, were completely destroyed. Clashes between the fighters and the army are reportedly still ongoing in the area. A complete and detailed statement regarding the engagement, developments, and the army's casualties and material losses will be released to the media soon, according to the BLF. Note: This post is based on a statement released by BLF, and hasn't been independently verified.

#Update Based on reports from pro-separatist accounts, two reinforcement vehicles purportedly belonging to security forces were reportedly destroyed during a significant ambush by militants in the area. These sources further assert that Mangochar town remains under militant control. At this time, state-affiliated entities have not provided confirmation. Additional details are pending. Note: This post is based on the claim made by pro-separatists accounts and has not been independently verified.

According to reports, an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) strike was executed by Pakistani forces in the Darota area of Akakhel, Tirah Valley, on 23 September. The operation was reportedly intended to target a hideout associated with Lashkar-e-Islam. While local and militant sources have acknowledged the occurrence of the strike, militant sources have stated that no casualties resulted within their ranks. As of the current time, official authorities have not publicly confirmed the incident.

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — In response to security concerns, critical government facilities in Peshawar, including the Civil Secretariat, have been immediately evacuated. Access to Police Lines has also been restricted. Sources from the Secretariat indicate that all offices within the Civil Secretariat were vacated due to a security threat, and personnel were granted leave. The mosque at the Civil Secretariat was closed, and individuals present for Friday prayers were instructed to depart. Officials confirmed that evacuation orders for the Civil Secretariat were issued due to the security threat. Furthermore, the Directorate of Excise and Taxation on Shami Road, Peshawar, has been vacated. The former FATA Secretariat building on Warsak Road, which houses staff from the Information, Livestock, Health, and other departments, has also been evacuated. Access to Police Lines in Peshawar has been closed. A threat alert has been issued regarding a suicide bomber who has entered Peshawar city.

#Update Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Kohat Kacheri (District Court) has reportedly been closed again following a reported drone threat. Authorities have restricted access to the premises as a precautionary measure. Further details regarding the nature of the threat remain awaited.

#Update Baloch separatists have also ambushed the military convoy coming from Mastung in Mangochar, forcing them to retreat. The town is still under militant control and clashes are underway against security forces. Further details are awaited.

Mangochar, Kalat District — According to reports, a large number of Baloch Separatists have reportedly entered the Mangochar area of Kalat, with a significant number of women reportedly among them. Blockades have been reported at several locations across the town, while clashes with the military have also been reported. Further details are awaited.