Insurgent Zone

The Islamic State has published semi-annual infographics. According to these reports, the Islamic State conducted 20 attacks in Pakistan over the past six months, resulting in 248 casualties. Of these incidents, 17 occurred in the Bajaur districts, while the remaining three took place in Islamabad, South Waziristan, and Charsadda, respectively.

#Update The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) have claimed responsibility for an attack on electricity transmission towers in the Dhadar area of Kachhi district. According to a statement by spokesperson Dostain Baloch, fighters targeted two separate power lines carrying electricity from the Uch Power Plant to Quetta in the Kambari Bridge area. Explosive materials were planted and detonated, resulting in four towers collapsing completely and four additional towers sustaining severe damage. The BRG stated that such operations will continue "until the complete independence of Balochistan."

#Update According to local claims, 9 more individuals have allegedly been killed, although the claim has not been independently verified.

Two Frontier Corps personnel were killed in clashes against militants in Kalat. The casualties have been identified as Ahmed Nawaz Khan, resident of Mianwali, and Shehzad Shah, resident of Sargodha.

Unidentified individuals destroyed two main power transmission poles in the Braham Baran area near Kumbhari, Dhadar town, Kachi Bolan district. As a result, power supply has been suspended to Dhadar and adjoining areas.

Unknown assailants destroyed two electricity transmission towers in Sibbi last night.

#Update According to local sources, 18 individuals have been reported missing following the clashes.

#Update Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Group Captain

#Update The fatalities among local Militia have risen to 4 and 14 others have been injured.

Government announces new joint checkpost following Hanna Urak clashes The Government of Balochistan has decided to establish a joint security checkpost in Killi Babri, Hanna Urak, to strengthen security and restore law and order in the area. The new checkpost will be jointly operated by police and Frontier Corps (FC). The Balochistan Home Department has directed both forces to submit a joint report at the earliest, outlining the proposed location, required personnel, and necessary resources for the checkpost. According to officials, the initiative aims to enhance security coordination, improve rapid response capabilities, and reinforce the overall security presence in the area. Context: The decision comes after deadly clashes in Hanna Urak on July 5, in which three people were killed and six others were injured, according to official reports.

#Update The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a statement regarding clashes in the Hanna Urak area of Quetta district. Key points from the statement:

· The group claimed that its fighters were confronted by "collaborators of military institutions" in the Hanna Urak area. · The group alleged that the military establishment launched an attack against its fighters. · TTP stated that its fighters responded in self‑defense, resulting in a prolonged exchange of fire. · The group claimed that several of the opposing individuals were killed and wounded.

#Update Three people were killed and 6 others were seriously injured.

#Update One person was killed and ten others were injured in an attack on the WAPDA grid station.

According to reports, armed individuals attacked and set fire to a WAPDA grid station near Mangochar, Kalat. Separately, a PSO oil tanker was also set on fire on the main Quetta–Karachi highway near Kalat Town. No casualties have been reported in either incident.

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar has issued a statement rejecting recent reports published by a specific media outlet, describing them as false, fabricated, and factually incorrect. The group alleged that the outlet is operating as a "B‑team" for Pakistani military institutions and promoting their narratives. The statement reaffirmed the group's commitment to its stated objective of establishing an Islamic system in Pakistan and dismissed the reports as propaganda. The group said such campaigns will not affect its positions.

According to credible reports, intense clashes have erupted between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and a local tribe in the Killi Barbari village of the Hanna Urak area, Quetta district. Casualties reported:

· Five individuals from the local tribe sustained injuries. · One person, identified as Naqeeb Khan Kakar, has been confirmed killed.

The situation remains tense in the area. Security forces have been dispatched to the site. Further details are awaited.

According to initial reports, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred at the house of Bilal Khan Af Changazo in Bajaur. Firing is reportedly ongoing from Bilal Khan's side. Further details are awaited.

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighter identified as Gohar was killed in Mir Ali, North Waziristan.

Multiple firing incidents have been reported in the Shakar Dara area of Tehsil Matta, Swat district. Key incidents:

· Unknown individuals targeted an armored vehicle belonging to DSP Zirab Gul Khan; the officer remained safe. · The house of National Party leader Mumtaz Ali was also fired upon. Reports indicate that his son and brother sustained injuries and were shifted for medical treatment. · A rescue vehicle responding to the incident was also targeted, resulting in one official reportedly injured. · President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Tehsil Matta, Samiullah Khan, has been killed in a separate firing incident.

A heavy police contingent arrived at the scene following the incidents.

According to initial reports, an exchange of fire occurred between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani security forces in the Zaka Khel area of the Landi Kotal sector - Nangarhar, along the Durand Line. The exchange reportedly began after Afghan Taliban forces opened fire on Pakistani positions. Further details are awaited.