At least three Pakistani security personnel were killed, and 27 civilians were injured, after militants launched an explosive attack in North Waziristan of Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
on Thursday, sources told CNN-News18.
A loud explosion was reported in the Mir Ali Bazar of North Waziristan, followed by sounds of heavy gunfire that triggered panic in the area. Security forces in Pakistan launched a subsequent operation against militants in Mir Ali Bazaar and the surrounding areas. Intense clashes were reported between security forces and militants in Hassu Khel and Mosaki village in North Waziristan.
Local sources told CNN-News18 that Pakistani forces used quadcopter drones and mortars against militants. Since this morning, over 200 mortar shells have been fired at the villages of Mosaki and Hassu Khel. Some shells were fired at Awami National Party (ANP) leader Malik Nisar Ali’s house, severely injuring his daughter, brother, and nephew. Local leader Aminuddin Mosaki was also severely injured.
Security forces have reportedly cordoned off the area amid fears of a follow-up attack. Emergency responders and security units are said to be moving towards the site. Authorities have requested residents to stay indoors while clearance operations are underway.
This came days after an explosion rocked a Pakistan security camp at the Boya location in North Waziristan on Friday. Reports indicated that at least four militants were killed in the gunfire following the attack.
According to security officials, the Military Battalion Headquarters in Boya Muhammad Khel, Miranshah, came under attack when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the camp’s perimeter, after which insurgents attempted to infiltrate the compound. Witnesses described hearing a powerful blast, followed by intense gunfire.
The attack underscores a renewed surge in militant activity across northwestern Pakistan, particularly in the volatile tribal districts bordering Afghanistan. The banned militant group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has intensified its operations following the collapse of earlier ceasefire arrangements, staging frequent strikes against security forces.
Pakistan’s military has responded with heightened counter-terror operations across the northwest, resulting in casualties. Independent security assessments have documented a sharp rise in militant violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with numerous clashes and bombings targeting both army and paramilitary units this year.
