Insurgent Zone

According to the initial reports, Militants Ambushed the Frontier corps (FC) vehicle in Manikhwa, Sherani district. Initial reports suggest that two FC personnel have been killed. Further details are awaited.

According to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) statement, TTP militants abducted serving security personnel Nasrullah in chag sarwak area of Sararogha, South Waziristan. According to statement, the personnel was on leave from his duty at Ghulam Khan border.

#Update Yar Muhammad Bangalzai, the general secretary of the National Party has been released.

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast reportedly targeted the vehicle of the 113 Wing of the security forces in the Chamkani Gardi area of Central Kurram. According to initial reports, 6 personnel were killed and 2 others injured in the blast. Further details are awaited.

Jirga in Central Kurram Issues Evacuation Deadline for Koh-e-Safaid Areas A jirga was held on 16 September at Siwak in Para Chamkani, Central Kurram, under the supervision of the Wing Commander of 113 Wing, the CO of 146 Field Regiment, and the Assistant Commissioner of Central Kurram. Important matters concerning the current situation and relevant areas were discussed. Relevant authorities clarified in the jirga that all bandas (settlements) and populations located towards Koh-e-Safaid (White Mountain), where people are currently residing, must vacate the area before 5:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026. The areas mentioned include:

· Kanrakey · Tandar · Mir Janam · Zor Gando · Soghar Kalay · Ser Khawe · Rezinda · Wato · Sado Nawagai · Babartan · Nari Tangi · Paindey · Dbadu · along with other bandas and populations located towards Koh-e-Safaid

In the jirga, the Chamkani tribe clarified to the relevant authorities that the tribe will not relocate under any circumstances. In this regard, an emergency meeting of the Chamkani tribe will be held tomorrow near Makhrani Checkpost, where the current situation will be consulted upon and the future course of action will be considered. An appeal has been made to people from all walks of life to ensure their participation in the meeting.

Security forces conducted a search operation in Raghzai village, Shewa, North Waziristan, following reports that armed individuals opened fire on a road-clearance/BD party. According to security sources, an exchange of fire followed, during which FC SOG personnel pursued and intercepted the armed group. Security sources claim 4 Militants were killed and 2 others injured. The bodies of those killed were reportedly shifted to Wing Headquarters, Shewa.

According to sources, a individual named Sanju Tagapi was abducted by armed individuals last night following intense firing in the bypass area of Kharan.

According to security sources, security forces carried out intelligence based operation (IBO) in Khadkocha, Mastung, killing three alleged Militants, and recovered large quantity of equipments, weapons and ammunition.

According to sources, armed individuals abducted and killed retired Naib Subedar Atta Muhammad Behrani, who was employed by a private company in Ziarat.

According to state affiliated accounts, a militant identified as Noshad allegedly affiliated with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed in a drone strike on the night of 16 September. The deceased was from Watezai tribe, and resident of Zoki, Central Kurram.

Reports indicate that unidentified individuals have set ablaze a machinery utilized in the construction of the Dardariz Road in Miryan, Bannu.

According to local sources, two dead bodies killed by firing has been found on Talgai road in Bannu. The bodies have been transferred to hospital for further identification.

According to sources, Army personnel identified as Muhammad Diyar Khan, resident of Musa Tange Khadgazai, Lower Dir, was killed in clashes with militants in Wana, South Waziristan.

#Update The abducted individual has been safely released.

Correction: The deceased Army personnel, Muhammad Ammad, sustained a shoulder injury during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) against BLA militants in the Nohkacha area of Dalbandin on 31 August. He was subsequently transferred to the Quetta CMH, where he succumbed to his injuries on 15 September.

Correction: The deceased Army personnel, Muhammad Ammad, sustained a shoulder injury during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) against BLA militants in the Nohkacha area of Dalbandin on 31 August. He was subsequently transferred to the Quetta CMH, where he succumbed to his injuries on 15 September.

Killi Maroofzai, Luni area (Duki District), Balochistan — Three rockets were fired from the mountains toward Killi Maroofzai in the Luni area, according to police sources. Police said two rockets landed in an open field, while the third struck the boundary wall of a house belonging to Ahmad Maroofzai Luni. Heavy gunfire was also reported between local residents and an unidentified armed group. No casualties have been reported so far, according to police sources. Further details are awaited.