Security personnel and civilians were targeted in deadly assaults, including IED blasts, ambushes, and targeted killings across Mastung, Karak, Lakki Marwat, and Peshawar.
A series of deadly attacks have rocked Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, killing eight security personnel and three civilians in less than two days. The targeted assaults—ranging from ambushes to IED blasts—highlight a new level of coordination among banned terrorist outfits operating along Pakistan’s volatile western corridor.
Mastung Convoy Hit by Remote-Controlled IED
In Mastung district, militants struck a security forces convoy using a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) in the Killi Pasand Khan area. The attack, which took place Tuesday evening, left three soldiers dead, including a senior officer, and injured three others.
Officials attributed the blast to elements of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), referred to by the military as Fitna al Hindustan. The injured were evacuated to CMH Quetta, while the site was immediately sealed off for a thorough search and clearance operation. The damage to the vehicle indicates the attackers carried out the assault with meticulous planning and accuracy.
FC Troops Ambushed in Karak
In Karak’s Gurguri region, an FC vehicle returning from a security deployment at a local oil and gas facility came under gunfire from militants positioned on a nearby mountaintop. The sudden assault killed three FC personnel and a civilian driver.
Rescue workers transported the bodies to Teri Hospital, while law enforcement teams launched an investigation and cordon operation. Initial findings suggest the perpetrators had links to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The calculated positioning of the gunmen demonstrated familiarity with troop movements and terrain.
Inspector and Civilians Gunned Down in Peshawar
In Peshawar, assailants on two motorcycles opened fire on Inspector Ali Hussain, who was travelling in a private vehicle near Michni Gate with two civilian acquaintances. All three occupants of the car were killed on the spot.
Police recovered over 65 bullet casings from the scene, indicating the use of automatic firearms. SSP Operations Masood Bangash said a manhunt is underway, with checkpoints set up across the city and digital surveillance tracking possible escape routes. Investigators believe this was a targeted attack rather than an act of random violence.
Civil Administration Convoy Fired Upon in South Waziristan
In a rare attack targeting top civil officials, gunmen opened fire on the convoy of Deputy Commissioner Asmatullah Wazir and Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahid Younis in Habib Kot, Upper South Waziristan.
Though the two senior officers escaped unharmed, two policemen were injured by flying glass from shattered windows. The convoy was returning to Ladha headquarters when it was ambushed. The attackers managed to flee, and security forces have since launched a large-scale operation in the area.
Off-Duty Soldier Killed in Lakki Marwat
Tragedy struck in Lakki Marwat when an off-duty FC soldier, recently back on leave in his hometown Zangikhel, was shot dead near the Railway Station. Police say the killing appeared to be targeted, although the motive remains under investigation.
The soldier was buried in his native village with full state honors. A search is underway for the unidentified gunmen responsible for the attack, but no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.
Navy Commando Wounded in Gun Attack
Another incident occurred nearby, where a 22-year-old Navy commando posted at PNS Iqbal Karachi was shot and injured while travelling on a motorcycle near Kheera Adda.
The commando, who was headed toward his hometown near Bachkan Ahmadzai, told police that two masked men intercepted him and tried to aim a weapon at him. As he resisted, the gunmen fired and fled the scene. He is currently recovering in a local hospital. Police have registered a case under terrorism and attempted murder charges, and are working to establish if the assault was linked to his military service.
The Broader Security Challenge
These six coordinated incidents reflect a worrying uptick in targeted violence against law enforcement, military personnel, and civil servants in Pakistan’s frontier regions. The precision and frequency of the attacks suggest an emboldened and evolving militant threat.
Security analysts warn that militant outfits such as the TTP and BLA are exploiting strategic gaps to challenge state authority. Civil society and political leaders are calling for intelligence-led counterterrorism operations, improved protection for vulnerable convoys, and better coordination between military and civilian security branches.