Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province witnessed yet another terrorist attack as a suicide bomber detonated a vehicle near the Frontier Corps (FC) camp in South Waziristan on Thursday.
In response, Pakistan’s security forces launched a counter-operation, killing 10 militants suspected to be linked with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
According to Pakistan’s security forces, the attackers attempted to breach the Jandola checkpost, a key security installation. One of the terrorists carried out a suicide bombing near the FC camp, but forces swiftly responded and neutralised the assailants before they could cause further destruction.
Following the attack, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicating terrorism. He stated that the entire nation stands with security forces in their fight against militancy and will take all necessary measures to maintain peace.
This incident comes just days after another major terrorist assault in Pakistan. On Tuesday, militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train, which was carrying around 440 passengers.
The heavily armed terrorists killed 21 civilians and four paramilitary soldiers before Pakistan’s army launched an operation, eliminating all 33 attackers on Wednesday.
Terrorism Surges in Pakistan
Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in terrorist activities in recent years, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, both of which share borders with Afghanistan. The latest Global Terrorism Index 2025 report revealed a concerning 45 pc increase in terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan.
The death toll surged from 748 in 2023 to 1,081 in 2024, making Pakistan the second-most terror-affected country, rising from fourth place in the previous year.
The report further highlighted that 2024 recorded the highest number of TTP-led attacks, with fatalities reaching their highest levels since 2011. These attacks have primarily targeted security forces, government facilities, and civilians, creating an atmosphere of fear and instability in the region.
Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained the worst-affected provinces, accounting for over 96% of all terrorist attacks and deaths in the country in 2024.
Officials link the escalating violence to increasing cross-border militancy, particularly from Afghanistan-based groups that have intensified their operations in Pakistan.
Ongoing Counter-Terrorism Operations
Pakistan’s security forces have been actively carrying out counter-terrorism operations to curb the growing threats. On March 6, a deadly attack occurred in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, where two explosive-laden vehicles targeted the boundary wall of a military cantonment.
The attack killed nine people and injured 16 others, while the army managed to neutralise at least six terrorists.
Authorities continue to maintain a high-security alert across vulnerable regions, with intensified intelligence-based operations against militant groups.
However, experts warn that Pakistan’s fight against terrorism remains a complex challenge, requiring coordinated efforts at both national and regional levels.
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