On Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026, a fresh wave of terrorism struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, leaving seven security personnel martyred and several others wounded. These coordinated attacks mark a sharp escalation in violence following the recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.
Bajaur: Ababeel Squad Ambushed at Iftar
Four police officers were martyred in the Khar tehsil of Bajaur district when unidentified assailants targeted their patrol vehicle near the Nawai Kallay area.
- The Incident: The Ababeel Squad (an elite patrolling unit) was returning to police lines from Inayat Kallay bazaar. As the personnel prepared for Iftar (breaking their fast), militants opened indiscriminate fire.
- The Martyrs: Police identified the fallen officers as Yar Zada, Dawood Khan, Imran Khan, and Siraj Khan.
- Injured: Two others, Irshad Khan and Azizur Rehman, were seriously wounded and are currently under treatment at District Headquarters Hospital, Khar.
- Context: This attack comes just ten days after a suicide bombing at an FC checkpost in Bajaur killed 11 personnel.
Chaman: FC Vehicle Targeted
In a separate incident in Balochistan’s border town of Chaman, three personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) were martyred.
- The Attack: Terrorists on motorcycles opened fire on an FC vehicle on Roghani Road during a routine patrol.
- Outcome: Three soldiers died on the spot, while one was critically injured and shifted to Quetta for specialized care.
The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for both attacks https://t.co/7j2nJnmC33
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Military Response: 34 Militants Killed
In retaliation to the surge in attacks, the Pakistan military conducted multiple Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) across KP and Balochistan over the last 24 hours:
- KP Operations: 26 militants (categorized as Fitna al-Khawarij) were killed in North Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, and Mir Ali.
- Balochistan Raid: 8 members of an outlawed Baloch militant group were eliminated in a separate operation.
- Border Status: Following Tuesday’s border skirmish, the Torkham and Chaman border crossings remain under extremely high security, with “High Alert” status maintained for all law enforcement.
Summary of Recent Casualties (Last 48 Hours)
| Location | Personnel Martyred | Incident Type |
| Bajaur (KP) | 4 Policemen | Gun Ambush (Ababeel Squad) |
| Chaman (Balochistan) | 3 FC Soldiers | Gun Ambush |
| Kohat (KP) | 6 Police (inc. DSP) | Ambush & Arson (Tuesday) |
| Wana (KP) | 1 Constable | Targeted Shooting (Tuesday) |
Government Stance
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated on Thursday morning that the state is “wary of a rising wave of militant attacks” following the air strikes in Afghanistan. He reaffirmed that security forces are on maximum alert to combat what the government describes as “externally sponsored” terrorism.
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