Suicide Car Bomb Kills 13 Soldiers North Waziristan Pakistan

A suicide car bombing targeted a Pakistani military convoy in North Waziristan's Mir Ali area near the Afghan border, killing 13 soldiers and injuring about 10 others, some critically. The blast also caused damage to nearby homes, injuring civilians including children, as the explosion's force collapsed roofs in the vicinity. While no group has claimed responsibility, the region is known for militant activity, particularly involving the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and remains a hotspot for Islamist militant groups. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister confirmed the attack as a suicide bombing and condemned the violence, expressing condolences to the victims' families. This incident reflects the broader increase in militant violence across Pakistan, with the country experiencing a 45% rise in terrorism-related deaths recently, ranking it second globally in such fatalities. Pakistani officials have not yet released further comments, and the attack highlights ongoing security challenges near the Afghan border amid accusations of cross-border militant activities.