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According to local sources, intense clashes have been ongoing since morning between security forces and armed individuals in the Jani Khel area, specifically in the village of Shahid Khan, Bannu. Several civilians have reportedly been injured, and a number of livestock have been killed. Militant sources also claimed that two trucks carrying rations for the military have been seized in the area. No official statement regarding casualties or the situation has been issued by authorities so far. Further details are awaited.

According to data we compiled from 1st January, 2026 to 25 May 2026, 514 security personnel have been killed (KIA) and 336 wounded (WIA) across 248 distinct incidents during the reporting period. Key findings:

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounted for 46.5% of all KIA (239 personnel). • Punjab followed with 24.7% (127 personnel), then Balochistan 18.9% (97), Sindh 3.9% (20), Gilgit‑Baltistan 1.8% (9), AJK 1.2% (6). • Top home‑district contributors: Bannu (31), Lakki Marwat (19), Peshawar (12), Mianwali (11), Khyber (11), Dera Ismail Khan (11).

By force branch (detailed):

• FC: 197 (38.3%) • Army: 164 (31.9%) • Police/CTD: 134 (26.1%) • Pro‑state militias: 10 (1.9%) • Coast Guards: 7 (1.4%) • Spies/informants: 2 (0.4%)

Highest‑risk districts by number of incidents:

Quetta, Afghan border area, Bajaur, Bannu, North Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Khyber.

 Note: Approximately 38.1% of reported KIA remain unacknowledged by official/media sources. Our Website: pakicasualtytracker.info

According to local sources, three drone strikes were carried out in the Ghwakhwa area of Wana, South Waziristan. Officials have stated that the strikes targeted militants, but no official details regarding casualties or damage have been released so far. Further details are awaited.

Armed individuals set four trailers on fire on the Quetta–Taftan main route in the Kardigap area of Mastung.

Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) has claimed responsibility for an attack on an army base in the Tangir tehsil of Diamer district on the night of May 24, 2026. According to the group, security personnel at the base were released on the condition that they would not perform military construction duties in the future. The group further claimed that the base, reportedly constructed at a cost of 12 million rupees, was destroyed using explosives. Note: This claim has not been independently verified.

Unknown assailants fatally shot FC personnel Ghazi Rehman in the Sardikhel area of Bakakhel, Bannu, while he was visiting his home for the Eid holidays. @Insurgent_Zone

Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) has released the footage of Quadcopter strikes in different areas of North Waziristan.

At least seven men, including a policeman, were abducted at gunpoint by unknown armed individuals within the limits of Saddar Police Station, Dera Bugti. The abducted individuals were deployed on security duty for gas pipelines at the time of the incident. Further details are awaited.

Two people were killed in Nala Kashai area of Bannu by unknown assailants. Further details are awaited. @Insurgent_Zone

Unknown Assailants shot dead a local elder, Haji Syed Ur Rahman in laghari Bazar area of Loi Mamund, Bajaur.

At least six security personnel were injured in an ambush in Kulachi, Dera Ismail khan. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that two military vehicles were destroyed in the attack.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released an audio message from its commander, Abdullah Farooqi. According to the message, the group claims to have repeatedly asked the Bannu police to avoid confrontation. Farooqi appealed to local residents to advise their police‑affiliated relatives to leave their jobs. He also warned the police peace committee that any targeting of TTP fighters’ homes would be met with retaliation, including the demolition of police personnel’s houses. The commander further asked local Bannu media to remain neutral and not align with police or military interests, and called on local elders to discourage public support for the police peace committee.

The Baloch Liberation Army (Azad) has issued a statement regarding the release of three Gwadar University teachers and their driver. According to spokesperson Azad Baloch, the individuals were detained on May 13 during a blockade near Mastung after exhibiting suspicious behavior and allegedly offering a bribe of fifty lakh rupees. After identifying themselves as academic staff, the BLA decided to release them. The group further claimed that Pakistani security forces attempted to harm the teachers to discredit the BLA, leading to a clash in which two BLA fighters were injured. The teachers and driver were released on May 24. The BLA reiterated its commitment to protecting civilians and distinguishing between freedom fighters and criminals.

A hand grenade was thrown at the hujra (guest house) of provincial assembly member Riaz Shaheen (JUI) in Kurram. The grenade exploded in the courtyard. No fatalities were reported, but ten individuals sustained injuries. Injured individuals:

1. Khalich Khan (60) – injuries to both legs 2. Hameer Arif (23) – injuries to both legs 3. Naveed Rehman (20) – injury to right foot 4. Muftiullah (27) – head injury 5. Zia-ur-Rehman (33‑34) – injury to left leg 6. Yaqoob Khan (63‑64) – head injury 7. Muzaffar Khan (50‑51) – injury to left leg 8. Asif (17) – injury to right leg 9. Sahib Bar (16) – injuries to both legs 10. Qayyum Khan (35) – injury to left leg and right tooth

All injured individuals are reportedly residents of Sikanda Angoori, Jailani.

The Baloch Liberation Army (Jeeyand) has issued a detailed statement claiming responsibility for a fidayee (suicide) attack on a military shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on the morning of May 24, 2026. The attack was allegedly carried out by the group’s Majeed Brigade in coordination with its intelligence wing, ZIRAB. Claimed casualties:

· 82 military personnel killed · 121 injured · The train reportedly carried 336 personnel from multiple units, including the 4 Frontier Force Regiment, 10 Baloch Regiment, 25 Baloch Regiment, EME Centre, Infantry School, 25 Cavalry, 2 Punjab Regiment, 80 Field Artillery, 50 Signals, 63 Medium Artillery Regiment, and 54 Medium Artillery Regiment.

The BLA identified the attacker as Commander Bilal Shahwani (alias Saeen), a 25‑year‑old from Quetta, who was killed in the operation. The group claimed that the train was a dedicated military shuttle operating from within the high‑security Quetta Cantonment area, and that the attack was designed to avoid civilian casualties by being carried out on a Sunday morning. The BLA accused Pakistani authorities of misrepresenting military casualties as civilian deaths. According to the statement, the BLA had previously attacked a military train at Shal railway station on November 9, 2024. Following that, the Pakistani military changed its protocol, moving military personnel within the cantonment’s secure perimeter and using a separate shuttle train attached to the Jaffer Express just before departure. The BLA claimed that its intelligence wing conducted extensive reconnaissance and that the operation was timed with precision. The group also alleged that the military had stationed Quick Response Forces and built high walls along the track to secure the route. The BLA reiterated that it does not target civilians and described the attack as a legitimate act against occupying forces. It paid tribute to the attacker and vowed to continue operations until “complete independence of Balochistan.” Note: This post is based on a claim released by the Baloch Liberation Army.

Constable Shah Hussain was killed by unidentified assailants near the Tasp Star Chowk in Panjgur. @Insurgent_Zone

#Regrouping The Tehrik-e-Taliban Ghazwa-e-Hind (TTG) has announced that a Militant faction from the Mirali, North Waziristan, led by a commander Huzaifah has pledged allegiance (ba'yah) to its Emir, Hafiz Gul Bahadur. According to the statement, the new members have vowed to abide by the organization's principles and regulations. Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan also reiterated its call for other jihadist groups in the country to unite under a single leadership.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has issued a statement condemning the recent explosion targeting ordinary train passengers in Quetta, Balochistan, which resulted in civilian casualties. The ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims and extended its deepest sympathy. @Insurgent_Zone

#Update All detained individuals have been released by the abductors today.