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#Update According to preliminary reports, a suicide bomber targeted a passenger train bound for Cantt. Casualties have been reported.

Initial reports of Suicide bombing in Quetta. Further details are awaited.

A second militant casualty from Bannu has been identified as Adil. He was a member of the IMP and was killed in clashes against the Bannu Police.

Unidentified individuals blew up three gas pipelines in the Sui Tehsil area of Dera Bugti district. The affected pipelines include a 14‑inch line in Adal Khan Colony, a 16‑inch line in Bugti Colony, and a 36‑inch line in the Kala Outage, Rehri‑Peer Gopat area. The explosions caused suspension of gas supply to adjacent areas. @Insurgent_Zone

Key claimed incidents:

· May 15 (Panjgur, Nushki): Death squad operatives targeted; hideout torched. · May 17 (Mastung, Zamuran, Turbat): Supply vehicle set on fire; IED attack (one killed, one injured); FWO camp attacked – heavy machinery burned; three soldiers killed in ambush. · May 18 (Quetta, Surab, Kharan): Grenade attack on forces post; highway blockade; CTD office attacked. · May 19 (Turbat, Nushki): CTD operative Shabbir Askani killed; 17 Reko Diq workers detained and later released. · May 20 (Mastung, Kech, Kharan, Kalat): Highway blockades, vehicles set on fire; IED attacks killed four personnel; ASF Deputy Director Waseem Ahmed detained. · May 21 (Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Panjgur, Dalbandin): CPEC route checkpoint; quadcopter shot down; joint attacks with United Baloch Army; police outpost set on fire; IED attack; fuel vehicles burned. · May 22 (Mastung, Khuzdar): IED killed two bomb disposal personnel; FWO camp attacked – ten vehicles destroyed; three soldiers killed.

 The BLA also reported the martyrdom of two of its fighters. The group reiterated its policy on kidnapping for ransom and highlighted the release of detained workers at the request of the SRA.

Baloch Liberation Army Claims 18 Security Personnel Killed in 25 Operations (May 15–22) According to a statement by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the group claimed to have carried out 25 operations across Balochistan between May 15 and May 22, resulting in 18 security personnel killed and several injured. The BLA also claimed to have maintained control over major highways, detained individuals linked to state projects, and destroyed vehicles and machinery.

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has declared a three-day ceasefire scheduled for May 27, 28, and 29, coinciding with Eid ul-Adha. The TTP further stated that should security forces attempt to conduct operations during this period, the group will respond with retaliatory measures. @Insurgent_Zone

Security forces have imposed a three‑day curfew in several villages of Wara Mamond tehsil, including Anga, Shahi Tangi, Nari Tangi, and Shakro, Bajaur. Residents have been instructed to remain indoors and avoid areas where militant hideouts are reportedly located

#Update It has been confirmed that Abdullah Saeed, a leading ideologue of Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), has died following today's clashes with the Bannu police.

#Update According to local sources, all the 17 abducted labourers have been released by the abductors.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (Jeeyand) has released a video message featuring its female commander, Sheynaz Baloch.

According to security sources, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Panjpai and Nohsar areas of Quetta. Officials claimed that nine members of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were killed and multiple more injured in an exchange of fire. Four CTD personnel were killed and six others sustained injuries. Note: Casualty figures have not been independently verified.

#Update At least two police personnel were killed and seven others were injured during clashes with militants in Bannu. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding militant casualties. The clashes have concluded.

The Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) has claimed responsibility for the killing of journalist Dr. Safdar Rajput in Dadu District.

#Update Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released the footage of ambush on Peace Committee in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan. At least four peace members were killed in that ambush.

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#Update TTP militant circulating audio reports destruction of vehicles belonging to state forces including armoured and non armoured carriers. The militant claims they have surrounded and sieged state forces who have taken refuge in civilian homes. Further details are awaited. @Insurgent_Zone

According to TTP sources, an attack was carried out on operatives of a local peace committee in the Atal Sharif area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan. The sources claim that four committee operatives were killed and several others injured. Four Kalashnikovs, one M4 rifle, one laser gun, two rocket launchers, and four motorcycles were reportedly seized. The group alleged that the committee operates under the patronage of the military and that local residents are also discontent with its activities. A video of the attack is promised soon.