Insurgent Zone

Haji Shehr, Kachhi District, Balochistan — Reports indicate that a large number of armed Baloch fighters entered Haji Shehr and reportedly took control of parts of the town, including government buildings. Sources say armed men established checkpoints at several locations and remained visible in the streets and markets for around two hours. The Haji Shehr police station was reportedly destroyed with explosives while the facility was vacant. No casualties have been reported. Further details are awaited.

Jandola, Tank District — A police checkpoint in Peer Tangi, Jandola, was reportedly destroyed in an explosion involving explosives, according to police sources. Further details are awaited.

Police constable Zakir, son of Ghulam Qadir and a resident of Buleda, was reportedly abducted by unidentified armed men today near Haironik Cross on the CPEC highway, Kech district. According to local sources, Zakir was travelling to Turbat in his private Corolla after completing duty at Hoshab Police Station when four armed men riding two motorcycles intercepted him at gunpoint. The assailants reportedly took Zakir along with his vehicle to an undisclosed location. His whereabouts remain unknown.

#Update The following individuals have surrendered or been arrested:

- Hasil, son of Kewal - Bolan, son of Qaisar - Karam Khan, son of Mazar Khan - Muhammad Khan, son of Yaro - Ghulam Din, son of Kori - Waheed, son of Habibu - Lalo, son of Tajo

#Update According to Rescue 1122, 11 individuals, comprising 9 police personnel and 2 civilians, have been killed, and 30 have been injured. It is anticipated that the number of fatalities will increase. Further details are awaited.

#Update According to available reports, six alleged militants were killed and seven arrested by Bugti Aman Force.

#Update Unconfirmed reports suggest that more than 10 individuals have been killed and more than a dozen injured. Further details are awaited.

#Update Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing. According to the statement, the checkpoint has totally been destroyed, and the TTP militants have ambushed the reinforcement convoy. Further details are awaited.

Initial reports indicate that a vehicle-borne suicide bomber (SVBIED) targeted an Aman Mela Police Checkpoint in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan. The checkpoint has totally been destroyed. Additional details are pending.

#Update According to local sources, clashes between the Bugti Peace Force and armed attackers continued from last night until early morning following an attack on the residence of Wadera Ghulam Nabi Shambani. The attackers reportedly attempted to withdraw from the area but were pursued by the peace force. Tribal sources claim 13 attackers were killed. One Bugti Peace Force member was reportedly killed and three others injured. The wounded were reportedly airlifted to Karachi for treatment. Further details are awaited. No official confirmation has been provided. Note: The claim regarding casualties has not been independently verified.

Chitral–Nuristan Axis — Reports indicate exchanges of fire between the Pakistan Army and Afghan forces at multiple locations in the Arandu border area of Chitral. According to Taliban sources, a group of National Resistance Front (NRF) members reportedly crossed from the Chitral side into Nuristan and came under encirclement by Afghan commandos. Taliban sources claim the group was prevented from advancing further, with some members reportedly captured alive. Further details are pending.

#Update Funeral prayers for four young men killed in an alleged drone attack were held on Saturday morning in Balicha Talukan, Tump, attended by a large number of local residents as well as political and social figures. The four individuals were killed in an alleged drone strike on Friday afternoon in the Latham mountainous area of Balicha. According to family sources, six individuals, including the four young men, had gone to the mountainous area for a picnic when they were targeted. The family claims that two people were also injured in the incident and remain in the custody of security forces. According to the official stance, the killed individuals have been declared suspected militants. Authorities have claimed that a large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.

Nawab Goth, Hasankhel, Peshawar — Unknown gunmen reportedly shot and killed retired Army personnel Gulmat Khan in Nawab Goth, within the jurisdiction of Mattani Police Station. Gulmat Khan was reportedly a resident of Sherkera. Pro Militants sources claimed that the deceased was a serving Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel.

#Update The deceased individuals were killed in a drone strike conducted by security forces in Balicha, Tump. Local sources have stated that none of the individuals were affiliated with Militancy.