Twelve Soldiers Killed in Bannu Attack

A terrorist attack on a security checkpost in the Malikhel area of Bannu resulted in the martyrdom of 12 Pakistani security personnel and the death of six militants. The assault involved a car laden with explosives that was used in an attempt to breach the perimeter wall of the checkpost. Security forces responded effectively to the attack, which led to a partial collapse of the wall and significant damage to the infrastructure. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has reported a rising trend in such attacks targeting security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, highlighting a recent uptick in militant violence. In a statement, the ISPR reaffirmed the commitment of Pakistani security forces to eliminate terrorism and bring the perpetrators of this attack to justice. Ongoing operations are being conducted in the area to ensure safety and security following the incident.