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#UPDATE A statement from militant sources has addressed recent arrests of individuals from the Darpakhel tribe in Mir Ali district, North Waziristan. The statement clarified that its actions are not directed against the tribe but are part of a dispute over weapons that, according to the group, have not been returned. Background: According to statement from militants sources, a clash occurred in Darpakhel village last month, between Darpakhel tribe and militants from the area. Both the Darpakhel tribe and militants reportedly suffered losses during the incident. Jirga and agreement: Following the clash, a jirga was held between elders of the Darpakhel tribe, elders of Atmanzai in Mir Ali, and militant leadership. Participants included the Governor of North Waziristan, the district head of Miranshah, the district head of Mir Ali, and other local elders. During the meeting, it was reportedly agreed that the Darpakhel tribe would return weapons that had been left behind by militants. The tribe committed to compiling a list and returning the weapons within a few days. Current situation: The group alleges that the Darpakhel tribe has broken its promise and has not returned the weapons to date. The statement emphasized that the militants' target remains security agencies and that the group does not intend to oppress innocent people. @Insurgent_Zone

Security forces conducted an operation in the Gara Baddha area, Tank District, resulting in the death of a suspected militant identified as Khalil, according to official sources. Authorities allege that the militant was involved in the killing of two police officers in May and the targeted killing of two Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers—who were cousins—while they were on Eid leave in June. @Insurgent_Zone

Unknown individuals opened fire on traffic police personnel at Bajaur Bypass in the Jandol area of Lower Dir district. Two officers—Constable Sajjad and Sepoy Mehdar—sustained injuries. No fatalities were reported. The injured personnel are receiving medical treatment, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. @Insurgent_Zone

According to local sources, a mosque in Upper Kalosha, Tehsil Barmal, Lower South Waziristan, was reportedly targeted in a military drone attack. Reports indicate that copies of the Holy Quran were destroyed and the mosque sustained significant damage. No casualties have been reported. Local residents have expressed concern over what they describe as a pattern of such incidents. An appeal has been made to religious scholars and authorities to address the situation.

Unknown individuals opened fire near Lerha Bridge,Bannu, resulting in the death of an individual. According to sources, the deceased is reported to be an official of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA).

Two separate shooting incidents have been reported in Nushki and Dalbandin.

- Nushki town: Muhammad Qasim Badini was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the main bazaar. The motive behind the killing remains unclear. - Dalbandin: Gunfire was reported near a temporary military checkpoint. Gul Badin Notezai was killed, and Abdul Basit sustained critical injuries. Sources claim the victims were fired upon after allegedly failing to stop at the checkpoint. Abdul Basit was initially shifted to the DHQ Hospital in Dalbandin before being referred to Quetta for further treatment.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have established a new Special Combat Unit consisting of 400 specially trained personnel for targeted counterterrorism operations. Key details:

- Personnel were selected from the Elite Force through a rigorous process involving medical, psychological, and physical endurance assessments. - The unit will be exempt from routine policing duties, including VIP security, checkpoint management, and polio vaccination assignments. - Its primary role will be to conduct intelligence-led operations against militant networks. - Rules and regulations have been formally approved by the Police Policy Board, chaired by Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed.

An attack occurred at the Badwan Bridge checkpoint in Tehsil Adenzai, Lower Dir district, at approximately 2:00 AM last night. During the incident, Police Constable Muhammad Ismail was killed, and three other personnel sustained serious injuries. Further details are awaited.

#Update Local sources claims that some detained individuals have been released by militants, while the remaining detainees are also scheduled for release.

According to sources, a quadcopter drone attacked a house in the village of Malazai, Tank District, injuring several people, including women and children.

Unknown armed men opened fire inside a Sikh gurdwara located in Mohalla Babu, Mardan, killing a married couple. The victims have been identified as Jagannath, aged 70, and his wife Asma Wanti . The couple served as caretakers of the gurdwara and also resided on the premises. The assailants fled the scene after the attack . Police have launched an investigation and a search operation to trace the suspects . No group has claimed responsibility so far . Further details are awaited.

According to reports, unknown individuals have arrested 16 members of the Darpakhel tribe in the Hormuz and Isori areas of Mir Ali, North Waziristan, and taken them away. The abductors claim that weapons were seized during a recent operation in the Khozai/Pangzai areas and allege that elders of the Darpakhel tribe were behind that operation. They have reportedly demanded the return of the weapons or payment of compensation. Further details are awaited.

Separately, on June 11, BRA fighters reportedly killed Mustafa, son of Bahar Kalochi Rind, in the Narmak area of Kalat. The group alleged he had confessed to cooperating with state forces and was involved in a 2016 attack on a BRA camp in Kalat.

The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks and issued a warning to companies operating in Dera Bugti. According to a statement by spokesperson Sarbaz Baloch:

BRA fighters attacked trailers, machinery, and employees of an exploitative company at Dera Mor Chowk in Kashmore district, Sindh, using automatic weapons and hand grenades. Several employees and police officers were injured, and machinery was damaged. A remote‑controlled bomb attack targeted an OGDC convoy near Dera Mor the following morning as it was heading toward Dera Bugti.

The BRA warned all companies to immediately stop work in Dera Bugti and leave the area, stating that they will be held responsible for any life or financial losses. The group said it will intensify actions to protect national resources.

In the Masood Abad area of Sada, Kurram district, two people were killed in a firing incident by unknown individuals, according to police sources. The deceased have been identified as:

Abdul Malik, son of Gul Umar Ikram, son of Payam Khan

Fear and panic have spread in the area following the incident. The bodies have been transferred to the hospital for necessary proceedings. Police have launched an investigation, and a search for the suspects is underway. The motive behind the killing has not yet been determined.

According to pro‑separatist sources, armed individuals have taken control of the Kalat Toll Plaza and established a road blockade in the area. Further details are awaited.

According to local reports, continuous sounds of drones, helicopters, and heavy weapons have been reported from the Janikhel area of bakakhel, bannu. Mortar shells are reportedly being fired from the Jani Khel military fort toward the nearby Mamu Khel village, with shells landing on civilian homes. No casualties have been reported so far. Local sources have appealed for restraint and consideration for the safety of civilians. Note: This information has not been independently verified.

A bridge located between the villages of Eidak and Khaddi in Mir Ali tehsil, North Waziristan, was partially destroyed by unidentified assailants using explosives.

Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has announced the arrest of Ahmet Kazanci, alleged to be a senior operative of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). According to authorities, he was responsible for overseeing the group's Turkish‑language media operations under the aliases Abu Ubeyde and Abu Ibrahim. MIT stated that Kazanci was identified as the successor to Özgür Altun (also known as Abu Yasir al‑Turki), the former head of ISKP's Turkish‑language media unit, who was previously arrested in Pakistan and returned to Türkiye in 2025. The investigation indicates that Kazanci had travelled from Türkiye to the Afghanistan–Pakistan region, where he allegedly joined ISKP, received training, and participated in activities at the group's training camps.

According to reports, a convoy belonging to the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), en route to Dera Bugti, came under attack twice within 12 hours near Dera Morr Chowk in Kashmore district, Sindh. Reports indicate that several vehicles sustained damage, and a number of company employees were injured.