Blast in South Waziristan kills seven, wounds 16

A powerful bomb exploded outside the office of a pro-government peace committee in Wana, South Waziristan, killing at least six to seven people and injuring up to sixteen others. The blast targeted a peace committee leader and caused significant destruction, including the collapse of part of the building and trapping several people under debris. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion centers on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has frequently targeted such committees and organizations viewed as collaborating with the Pakistani state. The incident has heightened fears and insecurity in the region, with local authorities launching a full-scale investigation and rescue operation. Pakistan's interior minister condemned the attack, reaffirming the government's resolve against terrorism. The blast underscores the ongoing instability and targeted violence in South Waziristan and along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.