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No group has taken responsibility so far, but the area has a history of violence and repeated attacks linked to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group active in the region.
A devastating suicide bombing struck Pakistan’s North Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as an attacker rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy.
The blast killed 13 soldiers and wounded 10 others, along with 19 civilians, according to a local government official speaking to AFP.
APakistan suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy, resulting in a devastating blast that killed 13 soldiers. An additional 10 military personnel and 19 civilians were injured in the explosion, which also caused significant damage to nearby homes.
An official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of media authorization, confirmed the details to reporters.
The explosion also caused the roofs of two homes to collapse, leaving six children injured,” a police officer in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa told AFP.
While no group has yet claimed responsibility, the region has a history of frequent unrest and militant attacks, particularly by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Pakistan Rocked by Another Suicide Bombing Amid Rising Militant Violence
The latest suicide bombing highlights a troubling surge in militant activity across Pakistan, especially in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan regions.
Earlier in March, the Pakistan Army reported killing 10 suspected militants linked to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The operation followed a suicide attack targeting a Frontier Corps camp near the Jandola checkpost in South Waziristan, according to Geo News.
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In March, militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched a deadly attack on the Jaffar Express passenger train near Gudalar and Piru Kunri, killing 21 civilians and four paramilitary personnel.
According to the Global Terrorism Index 2025, Pakistan has witnessed a sharp 45% increase in terrorism-related deaths — rising from 748 fatalities in 2023 to 1,081 in 2024. This surge has placed Pakistan as the second deadliest country in the world for terrorism-related violence.
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