Insurgent Zone

According to local sources, intense clashes and an exchange of fire are ongoing at the Khanai Baba Gharki Cross in the Pishin area. Residents from Ziarat, Duki, Sanjavi, Harnai, Shahrag, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, and Khanozai are advised not to travel on the Quetta–Kuchlak Road. Further details are awaited.

According to local security sources, residents of several areas in Nushki—including Killi Bhutto, Killi Harooni, Killi Ahmedwal, and Killi Jorkain—are expected to be temporarily relocated for a period of up to two months. Key details:

· Residents have reportedly been advised to register at the Ahmedwal Zaireen Camp before leaving and to take essential belongings with them. · Security forces are expected to secure remaining property. · The Nushki–Dalbandin and Nushki–Kharan roads may face temporary closures on designated days during the reported operation. · A curfew is reportedly in place from Bhutto to Jorkain, with shops and petrol stations closed.

According to local sources , Armed assailants targeted vehicles belonging to the Saindak Project on the Quetta–Taftan Highway at Kishingi in Nushki district. Further details are awaited.

#Update According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces engaged a group of militants attempting to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan District. Key details:

· The engagement lasted approximately 36 hours. · Fifteen militants were killed. · A significant quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered during a subsequent sanitization operation.

The ISPR reiterated Pakistan's stance regarding border management responsibilities of the Afghan Taliban regime.

According to reports, unidentified armed individuals attacked Shadi Khel Police Station in Sub-division Bettani, Lakki Marwat. Police personnel responded with counter-action. No casualties have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

Four Suspected Militants Killed in Intelligence-Based Operation According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), an intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Budh Ber area of Peshawar. Four suspected militants were killed in an exchange of fire during the operation. Recovered items:

· 3 SMGs · 1 pistol · 1 hand grenade · Ammunition

Two bodies were brought to Turbat Teaching Hospital today by the Frontier Corps (FC), according to police sources. The incident reportedly occurred following an alleged clash with security forces in the Bel Nigor area last night. The deceased have been identified as:

· Doda, son of Ibrahim – resident of Gwadar · Younis, son of Sabzal – resident of Dasht

 Further details are awaited.

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#Update According to state-affiliated sources, an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle during a patrol in Khadkocha, Mastung. No casualties were reported among the security forces.

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has published a video documenting TTP attacks. The footage depicts an improvised explosive device (IED) attack on a police vehicle in Banda Daud Shah, Karak, which resulted in the death of one police constable and injuries to six other personnel. Additionally, the video shows an attack by the TTP on an FC Post in Panjgur, which resulted in the death of one FC personnel and injuries to nine others.

According to reports, armed individuals carried out a quadcopter attack on Azam Warsak Police Station in Lower South Waziristan. A security personnel sustained slight injuries and was provided immediate medical treatment.

Security sources have reported the detection of an infiltration attempt by a group of militants allegedly affiliated with Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) at the Ghulam Khan border crossing on September 2, 2026. Security forces reportedly responded effectively, resulting in the neutralization of all 15 militants. So Far, the bodies of 12 militants have been recovered, and operations against the remaining individuals are ongoing.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Releases August 2026 Operational Report According to a statement by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the group claimed to have carried out 406 operations across Pakistan during the month of August 2026 (Safar al-Muzaffar – Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH). Regional Breakdown:

· South Waziristan: 130 (Shakai 20, Ladha 16, Sarwekai 14, Shaktu 13, Angoor Adda 10, Tiarza 9, Makeen 9, Badr 8, Sararogha 7, Zarmilana 7, Shawal 7, Toi 6, Azam Warsak 4) · North Waziristan: 80 (Mir Ali 24, Shawal 15, Ghulam Khan/Garyum 15, Razmak 10, Miranshah 6, Darye Nashtar 3, Spinwam 3, Shewa 2, Boya 1, Datta Khel 1) · Peshawar: 45 (FR Peshawar 23, Badhaber 11, Peshawar City 10, Mathra 1) · Dera Ismail Khan: 23 · Tank: 19 · Khyber: 17 · Kurram: 16 · Bajaur: 11 · Mohmand: 11 · Bannu: 10 · Karak: 9 · Upper Dir: 6 · Orakzai: 4 · Quetta-Harnai: 4 · Lakki Marwat: 4 · Southern Punjab: 3 · Lower Dir: 3 · Others: Pishin (2), Makran (2), Zhob (2), Kohat (2), Mardan (1), Swabi (1), Swat (1), Karachi (1)

Types of attacks:

· Guerrilla: 87 · Sniper/Laser: 82 · Assault: 77 · Grenade/Bomb: 62 · Targeted: 41 · Ambush: 30 · Counterattack: 10 · Missile: 9 · Quadcopter: 7 · Suicide: 1

Claimed enemy casualties:

· Killed: 294 · Wounded: 352 · Total: 646 · Arrests: 31

 Affected institutions:

· Army/SSG: 237 · Frontier Corps (FC): 196 · Police/CTD: 173 · Intelligence/Peace Committees: 40

Claimed destruction:

· Security cameras: 45 · Various vehicles: 40 · Water, energy & communications systems: 34 · Military/police structures: 17 · Quadcopter drones: 3 · Tank: 1

Claimed seized items:

· 9 various firearms · 1 security camera · 1 vehicle · Other military equipment

 Note: This post is based on a claim released by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and has not been independently verified.

CTD Karachi Arrests Two Suspected TTP Militants in Intelligence-Based Operation The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Karachi conducted an intelligence-based operation, resulting in the arrest of two suspected militants. Key details:

· The suspects have been identified as Umar Farooq (son of Hassan Gul) and Abdullah (son of Mumtaz). · They are alleged to be members of the Mufti Saad group of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). · According to CTD officials, the suspects had arrived in Karachi from Afghanistan on the instructions of their commander. · They were reportedly assigned responsibilities for sabotage activities and had been conducting reconnaissance of sensitive Rangers and Police locations and officers. · The gathered information was allegedly being provided to their commander.

#Update Muhammad Deen, member of Nasir Khel Peace Committee, has been released.

#Update According to TTP, TTP Militants also detained three individuals during attack on Joint Police & Custom Office in Ziarat, and moved them to unknown location. The detainees have been identified as Ghulam Mustafa, Resident of Nawabshah, Sindh, Karam Khan, resident of Nushki, Jameel, Resident of Mastung.

#Update According to local sources, heavy clashes are still ongoing in Khadkocha, Mastung. The Highway has been closed for all the traffic.

#Update According to reports, abducted individual, Saleem, is also a Customs official.

#Update According to pro-separatist accounts, Baloch separatists targeted an armoured vehicle with an IED in the Goru area of Khadkocha, Mastung. These accounts report casualties; however, the claims have not been independently verified.