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Initial reports indicate an explosion and gunfire in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi. A significant police contingent has been deployed to the location. Further details are pending.

According to local sources, mortar shells were reportedly fired by security forces into civilian areas within the Nishpa Marsanzai locality of Tehsil Shaktoi, South Waziristan, on the evening of yesterday. One civilian casualty was confirmed: a young man identified as Zare, son of Namagal, who was killed in the shelling.

According to a claim by Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), its fighters attacked a military outpost (OP-7) in the Tangir tehsil of Diamer district. The group alleged that one military personnel was killed, and further casualties and material damage are possible.

Unidentified motorcyclists opened fire in the Karam Par area of Mangla village, located near the Indus Highway, Lakki Marwat, resulting in the death of one person. The deceased has been identified as Akhtar Javed, son of retired Intelligence Bureau Director Hameedullah, a resident of Mangla village. Further details are awaited.

Four police personnel were injured in a bomb explosion near a vehicle belonging to Dasht Police Station on Mian Ghundi Link Road, on the outskirts of Quetta, on Saturday afternoon. SHO Dasht Akhtar Muhammad confirmed the incident.

According to TTP sources, militants have established a siege on multiple posts in the area, with quadcopters being utilized to target military installations. Further details are awaited.

#Update According to local sources, Mali Gul has been released and has returned home.

The United Baloch Army (UBA) has released video footage showing the destruction of a Levies station in the Sanni Lundo area of Kachi district using explosives. According to the group, the station had been used by the Frontier Corps (FC) during military operations.

At least seven heavy vehicles were damaged in two separate shooting incidents in Balochistan.

· Near Bartagazi in Yakmach, Dalbandin, armed individuals targeted the tyres of three trailers. · In KhadKocha, Mastung, three container trucks and a dumper were fired upon a day earlier.

No casualties have been reported.

#Update According to a statement released by ISPR, two intelligence-based operations were conducted in Kharan and Mastung districts on June 25 and 26, 2026, as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. Key details:

· Kharan district (June 25): Security forces engaged a group of militants, resulting in three militants killed and several injured. · Mastung district (June 26): A pre-emptive operation was conducted against a suspected suicide bomber. Five militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed. Recovered items: Weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices, and motorcycles.

Sanitization operations are ongoing.

#Update A request has been made to the district administration by local residents regarding the ongoing artillery shelling on the mountains of Mir Bagh, Central Kurram, which has been continuing since morning. Residents have expressed concern that the loud noise is affecting homes, window panes, and people's well-being, particularly children and the elderly. An appeal has been made for an immediate cessation of the shelling.

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According to local sources, intense firing and the use of heavy weapons have been reported in Tarali, Central Kurram, and surrounding areas, causing widespread fear and panic among residents. Reports indicate that mortar shell fragments have landed on houses, raising concerns among locals. In response, residents have staged a protest in Tarali, demanding an immediate ceasefire, protection of lives and property, and the establishment of sustainable peace in the area. Further details are awaited.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for an ambush in the Azam Warsak area of Wana, South Waziristan, on June 25. According to the group, the attack targeted personnel constructing a new post, allegedly resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to several others. A drone camera was also reportedly shot down. One Army personnel, identified as Adnan, was confirmed among the casualties. The group also reported the death of one of its fighters. Note: This claim has not been independently verified.

According to initial reports, deadly clashes have erupted between armed individuals and government-backed militias (locally referred to as "death squads") in the Chakar Sol area of Basima, last night. Heavy gunfire and explosions are ongoing, with blasts reportedly heard across the area. No official statement has been issued so far. Further details are awaited.

Security forces conducted an operation against militants in the Kulachi Chowk area of Kulachi, resulting in the elimination of two individuals identified as Roman and Noman. According to security sources, both were residents of Khaddar Khel, Kulachi, and belonged to the TTP Gandapur group. Weapons and ammunition were reportedly recovered from the scene.

According to sources associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an army raid was attempted in the Azamabad area of the Tank district. The group asserted that its fighters repelled the incursion through a timely counter-attack, indicating a high probability that several personnel were killed or wounded. The sources further reported that one of their fighters, identified as Tariq, was killed during the engagement. Security sources also confirmed the clashes, stating that two alleged militants were killed.

According to security sources, an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in the Killi Padda area of Mastung district, resulting in the deaths of four alleged militants. Recovered items include:

· 8 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) · 2 Probox vehicles reportedly prepared for use as vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) · Other weapons, ammunition, communication equipment, and night-vision devices

Further details are awaited.

According to a claim by Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), security forces attempted a raid in the Sarki Khel (Dars) area of Azam Warsak tehsil, South Waziristan, on June 25, 2026. The group alleged that its fighters launched a counter-attack and surrounded the enemy. According to the claim, the clash lasted from morning until evening, resulting in eight military personnel killed, five injured, and a quadcopter drone shot down.

Hazratullah, Chairman of the Bannu Police Aman Committee, has issued a video statement addressing the residents of several tribal communities, including Domel Ahmadzais, Sorani, Isaki Jandokhel, Ghoriwala, Mirakhel, Mandanr, Kakki, Khojanri, Hawid Mamakhel, Mamushkhel, and Sukanri. In his address, he called upon members of these tribes to remain vigilant and prepared to mobilize in support of security forces should the need arise, emphasizing the importance of collective action against terrorist elements operating in the region. He further appealed to the respected and courageous Miyri tribe, urging them to take proactive measures to eliminate terrorist presence from their territories. He advised that a major security operation is being planned in their vicinity and cautioned that authorities would not be held accountable for any collateral damage resulting from the operation if terrorist elements are not evacuated beforehand. Additionally, Hazratullah requested that media professionals exercise responsibility and refrain from disseminating unverified or misleading information attributed to the Aman Committee, reaffirming the Committee’s commitment to truth and public safety. @Insurgent_Zone