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Al-Mirsaad has reported, citing reliable sources, that it has obtained videos showing laser‑guided strikes carried out by unidentified armed men targeting ISIS militants in the Qamber Khel area of Khyber. According to the information, a large number of ISIS militants were killed in the strikes. Note: This information has not been independently verified.

#Update Official clarification: According to a statement from authorities, Shoaib Magsi and Hindu businessman Akash Kumar were reportedly abducted by unidentified armed individuals near the Naghor Rest House while traveling in a private vehicle. The statement also rejected social media claims that Shoaib Magsi is the nephew of the SDPO Jhal Magsi, describing them as inaccurate and stating that he has no family or close association with the officer. Further details are awaited.

According to reports, an exchange of fire took place between former Afghan military personnel and local tribes in the Sarana area of Qilla Abdullah. Multiple injuries have been reported on both sides. In response to the incident, local residents blocked the road in front of Sarana Police Station. Further details are awaited.

According to sources, armed individuals abducted two persons—Shoaib Magsi (nephew of DSP Younus Magsi) and Akash Kumar—along with a government vehicle in the Naghur area of Jhal Magsi. The two were traveling in a government Revo vehicle at the time of the incident.

According to initial reports, a rocket-propelled projectile was fired at a military camp near the Absar Balochi Bazaar in the Absar area of Turbat, Kech district, at approximately 3:30 PM. Initial reports suggest the attack may have resulted in casualties among security forces, though the exact number and extent have not been independently verified. Further details are awaited.

#Update A grand tribal jirga was held in Wana, attended by elders from all Ahmadzai tribes, religious scholars, political representatives, and community leaders. Key decisions and outcomes:

· The jirga unanimously formed a 30‑member delegation representing all Ahmadzai tribes and political leaders. · The delegation will hold formal talks with government authorities and present a unified position on behalf of the people of Waziristan. · Participants stated that their primary demand is peace, stability, and the protection of lives and property, rather than any special concessions. · The jirga emphasized that maintaining law and order is the constitutional responsibility of the state. · It called on the government to take effective measures to ensure the safety, dignity, and future of Waziristan's residents. · Participants noted that the region's people have endured years of conflict, insecurity, displacement, and hardship, and now seek to live in peace and dignity.

According to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sources, militants seized electrical equipment in the Takwara area of Kulachi Tehsil, Dera Ismail Khan, that was reportedly being transported to Pakistani security forces. The group has released images of the confiscated equipment.

Unidentified armed individuals attacked tanker trucks near the Nushki Station along the Quetta–Taftan Highway. According to sources, the assailants caused damage to the vehicles before fleeing in an unknown direction. No official information regarding casualties or the extent of damage has been released by authorities. Further details are awaited.

A hand grenade was thrown at the Shaheed Luqman police checkpoint in Tank district by militants affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Police officer Fida Ullah, who was on duty at the checkpoint, sustained injuries in the attack. He was immediately shifted to DHQ Hospital Tank for medical treatment. Officer Fida Ullah is reportedly a resident of Bannu and had been deployed to Tank in connection with Muharram security duties.

Clashes have been reported between police, a peace committee, and militants in the Ghazni Khel area of Lakki Marwat. According to sources, militants are attempting to flee, while security personnel and the peace committee are continuing pursuit. Weapons have been recovered from the scene. Further details are awaited.

#Update Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has accepted the responsibility, stating that an attack was carried out in the Musa Khel area of Domail, targeting the vehicle of the head of a local peace committee. The group claimed that six individuals, including committee chief Aala Noor, were killed in a mine detonation. The sources alleged that the target was involved in activities against militants.

#Update The Ahmadzai Wazir tribe has called an important meeting in the Wana area aimed at strengthening peace and launching a public uprising against militants. Key details:

· Announcements regarding the meeting have been made in mosques and markets. · In support of the meeting, markets in Wana have been closed, and schools and religious seminaries (madrasas) have been temporarily shut down. · The meeting aims to adopt a unified public stance for peace and to raise voices regarding the security situation in the area.

According to sources, an explosive blast occurred in the Bushahara Fateh Killi (a Sunni village) area of Parachinar, Kurram, resulting in the death of a 14‑year‑old boy, Arslan Abbas.

#Update According to police sources, the following individuals have been identified among the casualties of the IED blast in the Ping Musa Khel area of Tehsil Domail. Killed:

· Zafran, son of Umar Gul · Barakatullah, son of Izzat Khan · Saqib Iqbal, son of Badshah Zar · Uzair, son of Waseem · Umar Gul, son of Speena Zar · Haji Ghaffar, son of Shah Gul Zar · Allah Noor, son of Bahmal Khan

Seriously injured:

· Saifullah, son of Shah Gulzar · Rehmatullah, son of Zalib-ud-Din · Son of Naseebullah (name not specified)

Earlier reports confirmed that 7 people were killed and 5 injured in the blast. The killed and injured have been transferred to Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital Bannu.

According to local sources, three bodies have been recovered from two different locations in Lakki Marwat:

· Two bodies were recovered near Ismat Abad within the limits of Ghazni Khel Police Station. · The third body was recovered near Khaisor Killi Canal within the limits of Sarai Naurang Police Station.

All three individuals were killed by gunfire.

An improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeted a Datsun vehicle belonging to the Hathikhel tribe in the Ping Musa Khel area of Tehsil Domail, Bannu, according to police. Key details:

· 7 people were killed and 5 others injured in the blast. · The vehicle of Tehsildar Sub-Division Wazir Abidullah was also caught in the explosion; it was damaged but he remained safe. · The martyred and injured have been transferred to Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital Bannu.

Further details are awaited.

Al-Mirsaad, an Afghan Taliban backed Media, has reported, citing credible sources, that unidentified gunmen carried out attacks on suspected ISIS-K hideouts in the Qambar Khel area of Khyber district. Details regarding casualties have not yet been obtained. Note: This information has not been independently verified.

The rhetoric from Kashmiri protesters appears to be growing more confrontational toward the Pakistani state. The reports of roughly 500 additional Frontier Constabulary personnel being deployed along with the already present 14,000 suggests the authorities intend to handle the situation through a firmer security posture rather than immediate de-escalation. In a region already marked by deep sensitivities and complex grievances, many observers are questioning whether this approach risks further exacerbating tensions rather than resolving them. @Insurgent_Zone

Pictures of injured Peace Committee members in a drone strike on meeting. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has accepted the responsibility for the attack.

The list of injured committee members.