Double Car Bomb Attack Kills 12 at Pakistan Military Compound

A devastating attack in Bannu, Pakistan, involved two explosive-laden vehicles detonating at an army compound, resulting in at least 12 civilian deaths, including three children, and injuring dozens more during the holy month of Ramadan. The militant group Hafiz Gul Bahadur claimed responsibility, stating their fighters had infiltrated a key target, with subsequent gunfire resulting in the deaths of six attackers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the assault as cowardly, while President Asif Ali Zardari labeled it heinous. The blasts created significant destruction, causing two four-foot craters and damaging at least eight nearby homes. This incident reflects a troubling trend, as militant attacks in Pakistan have surged since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Witnesses described the scene as one of apocalyptic devastation, with local residents expressing shock and fear following the explosions.