Security forces killed at least seven terrorists in an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu on Friday, a district that has seen repeated security incidents recently.

Terrorists used a quadcopter to drop two explosive devices on the Haved police station in Bannu, Pakistan, resulting in minor injuries to two Frontier Corps personnel.

Four members of the same family were killed in a shooting incident in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stemming from a property dispute. The tragic event occurred in the Domel area.

Two policemen were killed in separate targeted attacks in Bannu, located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incidents highlight ongoing security concerns in the region.

A fierce clash erupted in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Miryan tehsil in Bannu, Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 25 terrorists, two policemen, and two civilians. Police also defused a 10kg bomb near a mosque.

Eight terrorists were killed in a joint operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. An officer was martyred and another sustained injuries during an intense exchange of fire.

The city of Bannu is grappling with a surge in lawlessness, marked by incidents such as a bank van looting, a medic going missing, and the hijacking of security supplies.

Remarks came during his visit to Bannu following a brazen terrorist attack on the Fateh Khel Police checkpoint

A police report indicates that up to 1,500kg of explosives were used in the deadly Bannu terrorist attack that killed 15 personnel, with Afghanistan-based terrorists implicated, leading Pakistan to summon the Afghan envoy.

A constable was martyred in a terror attack in Bannu, which involved a rocket and sniper strike on a patrol, also injuring a civilian.

A terrorist attack targeting a police post in Bannu was successfully thwarted by security forces. The incident resulted in the death of one attacker and injuries to five others.

Security forces conducted separate operations in Khyber and Bannu districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the killing of six terrorists. Five of the terrorists were eliminated during a major counter-terrorism operation in the Akkakhel area.

Pakistan's ISPR has reported that two India-backed terrorists, including their ring leader, were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bannu.

Three polio workers who were abducted by militants in Bannu, Pakistan, have been safely recovered following coordinated efforts by the police and local jirga elders.

A suicide bombing targeting a police station in Bannu, Pakistan, resulted in the martyrdom of five people, including a family of four, and injured 13 others in the Domel blast.

A suicide car bomb attack at the Domel Police Station in Bannu, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of at least five civilians and injuries to 13 others, including one policeman.

A policeman was martyred in an attack that occurred in Bannu, Pakistan.

At 2:00am, suspicious movement of 15 terrorists detected around Fatah Khel check post through thermal cameras

BANNU: A video footage showing armed men torturing a 15-year-old girl in Domel tehsil of Bannu has gone viral on social media. According to local sources, the girl identified as Hamshda was reportedly seen moving around in male clothing and adopting a masculine appearance. She was reportedly seen in Domel and Township areas. They said that despite repeated warnings from her family, she continued to wear clothes of men and roam around. They said that unidentified armed men allegedly abducted t...

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BANNU: A tragic incident during Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district has left the area in mourning after militants raided a mosque and abducted three brothers, two of whom were police personnel. Eyewitnesses reported that 10–12 armed men entered the mosque, held worshippers hostage, and abducted three brothers before fleeing to an unknown location. The abducted individuals were identified as Saeed Akhtar, a clerk at the commissioner’s office, and Amjad and Hazr...

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu said on Sunday it had thwarted a militant attack, adding that a detained commander of a banned outfit was killed in an exchange of fire, according to a press release. The investigation team was transporting a “recently arrested, highly wanted terrorist commander, Osama alias Baghi”, to identify the site of the attack on Assistant Commissioner Miranshah Shah Wali Khan, when his accomplices opened indiscriminate fire on the convoy, attempting to r...

WITH a spate of terrorist attacks occurring in the country, a national-level response is required to address the issue. The latest atrocity has occurred in Bajaur, where a suicide bomber reportedly belonging to the banned TTP attacked a checkpost in Bajaur on Monday. At least 12 people were martyred in the incident — 11 security personnel and one minor girl. Meanwhile, on the same day, a motorcycle rigged with explosives was blown up outside a police station in Bannu, causing two fatalities. Furthermore, law enforcers said on Wednesday that terrorists attacked a police station and a customs office in Dera Ismail Khan, martyring a policeman and a customs officer. They added that the terrorists also fired at passenger buses in the area. Several acts of deadly violence have occurred in this area over the past few weeks. Following the Bajaur attack, the prime minister commented that “under the vision of Azm-i-Istehkam, security forces are gaining major success in the fight against terrorism”. While that may be so, Pakistan continues to pay a high price as it loses security personnel and civilians in frequent terrorist attacks. For example, apart from the latest violence in KP, an imambargah in Islamabad was attacked earlier this month causing major casualties, while only days before the atrocity in the capital terrorists had launched coordinated attacks in Balochistan. Unless the state takes a fresh approach towards terrorism, we may see the same high levels of violence in the current year as we did in 2025. Last year was said to be the bloodiest in over a decade. The threats may be varied — separatist terrorists in Balochistan, religiously inspired elements in KP — but the response must ensure that all violent elements are neutralised, and the state is able to establish peace in the disturbed areas. There has been some welcome recent cooperation between the KP government — which remains the hardest hit province — and the centre in the field of counterterrorism; such efforts must be intensified. A whole-of-nation approach is needed, applying kinetic measures where required, conducting intel-based operations as well as sociopolitical interventions as needed, to defeat terrorism. The federal and provincial governments, lawmakers and the security apparatus, along with CT experts, must put their heads together to arrive at a solution that can bring lasting peace to Pakistan. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026

PESHAWAR: At least two people were killed and 14 others injured after a powerful explosion near Miryan Police Station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu on Monday. According to a statement by the police, the blast occurred when explosive material planted in a motorcycle was detonated. A child was among those killed in the explosion. According to Rescue 1122 officials, emergency teams promptly reached the scene and moved the bodies and injured parties to nearby hospitals. More to follow

Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu, Pakistan, discovered four bodies with bullet wounds inside an ambulance found on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Circular Road.

An article from Express Tribune detailing the general state of hardship and suffering in Bannu, a city located in Pakistan.

Authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of five children from a single family in Bannu, with possible poisoning being probed as the cause.

An alleged militant commander and two others were killed in separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, while militants also attempted to blow up a key link bridge.

At least 20 people, including women and children, were injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district after a powerful storm and strong winds caused roofs and walls of houses and other structures to collapse.

Security forces have neutralized 25 terrorists in an operation in Bannu, with an additional nine terrorists taken down in a CTD operation in Quetta.

The Police Peace Committee in Bannu, Pakistan, has launched "Operation Revenge of the Martyrs" to combat rising insecurity and militant violence in the district.

Terrorists launched a well-coordinated attack on a police outpost in Pakistan's Bannu district, martyring 15 officers and injuring three, with an explosive-laden truck ramming into the post.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi criticized decisions made behind closed doors during his visit to Bannu, vowing to oppose those against provincial peace and public interest.

The death toll from a terrorist attack on the Fateh Khel police checkpoint in Bannu has risen to 15. Terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the checkpoint early Sunday.

Eight people, including women, were injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district following a powerful explosion caused by the reported crash of a quadcopter drone. Security agencies have launched an investigation into the incident.

A police constable was martyred on Friday when militants targeted an armored police vehicle with a rocket and sniper attack in Bannu, within the jurisdiction of Mandan Police Station near the Fatah Khel police post.

Five employees of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) were abducted in the Bannu area while performing technical work related to a project.

Security forces have successfully killed a prominent terrorist ringleader during an operation in Bannu.

Two personnel of the Federal Constabulary (FC) were martyred in a firing incident carried out by militants in Kuram Garhi, Bannu, Pakistan, on Sunday. The officials were reportedly shopping at the time of the attack.

Two police constables and a security guard were killed in attacks in Bannu, Pakistan. The K-P governor and interior minister condemned the attacks and paid tribute to the deceased.

An attack has been reported in Bannu, Pakistan. Further details are awaited.

An explosion at the Domel police station in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has injured four personnel, with rescue and relief operations currently underway.

A head constable was martyred and two terrorists were killed during an attack on a police vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, Pakistan, followed by an exchange of fire.

ISPR says terrorists linked to ‘Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij’ killed in five engagements in Bajaur, Bannu, DI Khan

A viral video shows the brutal assault and abduction of a 15-year-old girl in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where she was forced to confess on camera.

Section 144 has been enforced in parts of Dera, with a full curfew in Bannu and North Waziristan from 5am to 7pm due to heightened security threats.

A soldier was martyred in a drone attack in Tank, while two abducted brothers were found dead in Bannu, Pakistan. A school was also hit by a drone in North Waziristan.

A terrorist commander, Usama alias Baghi, and an accomplice were killed in an exchange of fire with CTD Bannu police when the team transporting recently arrested terrorists came under attack.

Two people were killed in a motorcycle explosion outside a police station in Bannu district, while several others were reported dead in a blast in Bajaur, both in Pakistan's northwest.

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained cut off from rest of the country on Sunday as activists of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf continued their protest on third consecutive day and blocked all entry and exit points of the province. The PTI activists have blocked Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway at Swabi’s Anbar Interchange, GT Road at Khairabad Bridge, Dera Ismail Khan-Bhakkar Road, Lakki Marwat-Mianwali Road, Hazara Motorway at Abbottabad-Havelian Interchange, Kohat-Pindi Road near Khushal Garh and Upper Kohistan-Gilgit Karakoram Highway. Protesters remained present all the time at exit and entry points and did not allow a single vehicle to enter the province, causing serious problems to passengers and motorists destined to Islamabad and other parts of the country. Former governor Shah Farman, PTI Peshawar district president Irfan Saleem, deputy secretary information Ikram Khattana and other leaders of the party were present at Khairabad Bridge, connecting Attock district of Punjab with KP. Commuters, motorists face hardships Protesters have been demanding of the government to shift PTI founder Imran Khan from jail to hospital for treatment of his eye by doctors of his choice. Speaking on the occasion, Shah Farman said that under Article-4 of the Constitution, no authority could deny treatment of his choice to a patient. He said that the people, who were not allowing treatment of Imran Khan through doctors of his choice, would be responsible if his eye was further damaged. PTI workers blocked Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway near Swabi Interchange to all types of traffic, vowing to stay on roads till Imran Khan was shifted to hospital for medical treatment. Vendors were seen selling various eatables while setting up stalls on motorway, converting it into a market. PTI Swabi general secretary Afsar Khan told journalists that they were not ready to go back homes under any circumstances. “We will continue to sit here and if our demand is not accepted. This protest will continue. The federal government is responsible for the prevailing mess in the country,” he said. Stranded commuters said that government should take action against PTI workers to open the motorway to traffic because people, especially patients, were facing difficulties. “Where should we go, who should we beg, who should we ask and who should we request to open the motorway,” questioned Shahzad Khan, a resident of Peshawar. Uzair Khan, a resident of Gundam who was seriously injured in a firing incident on Saturday, was not allowed to reach a hospital in Peshawar through motorway. The circumstances forced his family to pass through Swabi and Mardan but he did not reach hospital and passed away. His relatives said that PTI workers were responsible for his death. During the last three days, it has been observed, that there is no rush at daytime at the venue of protest. In the afternoon youth start to arrive at rest area and in the evening there is a lot of crowd on motorway. PTI workers blocked roads at four key points in Dera Ismail Khan district on Sunday, suspending traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters and motorists. The sit-ins were held on Bhakkar Road, Multan Road, Chashma Road and CPEC route, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill at these locations. As a result, long queues of vehicles were seen on major arteries. Witnesses said that several commuters remained stranded for hours, while alternative routes also experienced heavy congestion due to diverted traffic. The protest is being held on the call of PTI central leaders, who have urged workers to demonstrate over the deteriorating health of Imran Khan and demand his immediate release. The district administration was monitoring the situation while residents called for restoration of traffic flow to ease their hardships. PTI activists continued protest demonstrations in Lakki Marwat and Karak districts on the second consecutive day on Sunday. A good number of party workers led by former district nazim Ishfaq Ahmad Khan Minakhel gathered at Darra Tang Point where they closed Bannu-Mianwali road, linking KP with Punjab and Islamabad via CPEC route. The closure of road on the second consecutive day troubled transporters and commuters as passenger and good transport vehicles queued up on both sides of the main artery. On the occasion, the former district nazim said that denial of access to healthcare and maltreatment by federal government had led to loss of Imran’s vision. He said that PTI activists had come on roads to hold peaceful protests against the PML-N government, which was responsible for the poor health of their party leader. In Karak, the PTI workers gathered outside Nashapa oil and gas field and staged a sit-in there. They stopped supply from the oil and gas field as oil tankers could not enter or come out of the area. An official of district administration confirmed disruption of oil supply from the field. PTI district president Inayat Khattak said that leaders and workers of the party decided in a meeting to shut down oil and gas fields in Makori, Nashapa and Gurguri to record their protest against non-provision of treatment facilities to Imran Khan. Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2026

Five people, including a police constable, who were abducted in separate incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu and surrounding areas, have safely returned to their homes.

Twin improvised explosive device (IED) blasts in Bannu have resulted in the deaths of seven people, with tribesmen warning that suspicious individuals in the area will be considered a threat.

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A severe wind storm in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has resulted in four fatalities and 24 injuries, causing widespread destruction and collapsing homes and walls.

A joint operation in Bannu resulted in the killing of 16 terrorists, including two militant commanders, and the martyrdom of two policemen.

Heavy fighting has been reported between a police peace committee and militants in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, with casualties confirmed.

K-P Police killed two terrorists in an encounter in Bannu, who were reportedly linked to the murder of a Rescue 1122 driver and wanted in several other crimes.

The United States has condemned the Bannu attack and reiterated its commitment to anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan, emphasizing the Pakistani people's right to security and peace.

The region of Bannu continues to face persistent challenges from disgruntled elements, who remain undeterred despite kinetic efforts and political persuasion. The situation indicates ongoing security concerns.

Security sources revealed that a high-profile terrorist recently killed in an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district was a member of the Afghan Taliban regime’s special forces. The operation took place on Friday.

A police officer was martyred and two others were injured in a rocket attack on a police vehicle in Bannu, Pakistan. The attack was followed by intense firing and explosions, leading to the closure of Miryan Road.

Unidentified militants abducted and killed two young men in the Domel area of Bannu, Pakistan, leaving the community in mourning.

Security forces in Pakistan's Bannu district killed a terrorist involved in a February suicide attack and an alleged suicide bomber during an intelligence-based operation.

Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred in a firing incident that occurred in Bannu, Pakistan. Details regarding the perpetrators or circumstances of the attack were not immediately released.

A recent suicide bombing at the Domel police station in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulted in at least five casualties, highlighting the ongoing terrorist threat in Pakistan despite recent operations.

A suicide attack at a police station in Domel, Bannu, Pakistan, resulted in five deaths, including women and a child, with several others injured. Security sources confirmed the casualties.

A roof collapse in Bannu, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of three children and injuries to two others, with residents attributing the incident to recent heavy rains damaging mud houses.

Police in Bannu successfully repelled coordinated attacks on their stations, killing one terrorist in a follow-up operation and tightening security across the region.

MIRANSHAH: At least 18 people were injured in an explosion near the Chashma Sarbandki checkpost on the Bannu–Miranshah main road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan on Friday, according to police and hospital officials. Police officials said further investigation of the incident was under way. Initially, 14 people were reported injured in the incident, with district headquarters hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Asif Iqbal saying that four of them had sustained critical injuries. The in...

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Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, indicating a serious security or humanitarian situation.

Detained terrorist killed in convoy attack in Bannu

A bomb blast near a police station in Pakistan's Bannu district has claimed at least two lives, including a child, and injured 14 others. The improvised explosive device, reportedly a time bomb attached to a motorcycle, detonated near shops. Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, with officials condemning the act as an attack on peace.