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Militants attack police station in Pakistan’s northwest, ‘several’ fighters killed in clashes

  • Police said militants opened fire overnight on Ahmedzai police station, prompting exchange of fire and search operation 
  • Such attacks are now a near-daily occurrence in KP province, Islamabad blames them on Afghan-based groups, which Kabul denies
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Eight militants killed in joint operation in Pakistan’s northwest, military says

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan militant-linked violence soars in third quarter

By AFP ·

Policeman killed, paramilitary troop injured in attack in Pakistan’s northwest

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

Militant violence in Pakistan jumps 46% in third quarter of 2025 — report

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Security forces kill 13 militants in Pakistan’s northwest near Afghanistan border

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

Pair of bombings hours apart kill 8, wound 23 in southwest Pakistan

By AP ·

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Pakistani forces kill 31 militants in overnight raids in restive northwest, military says

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Pakistan says 19 militants killed in three operations in northwest

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Gunmen kill three police officers in northwest Pakistan ambush

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

14 militant facilitators arrested, three hideouts destroyed in joint operation in Pakistan’s Bannu

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Authorities impose 30-day restriction on movement of people, vehicles in restive Pakistani district

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

A look at recent deadly attacks in Pakistan as it battles rising militancy

By Reuters ·

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