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NBC News
30-06-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Suicide car bombing in Pakistan kills 14 soldiers and injures 25 people
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide car bombing in northwest Pakistan on Saturday killed at least 14 soldiers and wounded 25 people, including civilians, officials said. The attack targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan around lunchtime despite a curfew across the tribal district to facilitate the movement of security forces, the intelligence officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue with the media. An initial investigation said 1,760 pounds of explosives were used in the assault, causing severe damage to houses in the area. The wounded were 15 soldiers and 10 civilians, including children, the officials said. Pakistan's military gave lower casualty figures, saying the attack killed 13 soldiers and wounded three civilians. It blamed the incident on rival India, without providing evidence. Footage of the blast in Khadi village showed bandaged children lying on the floor near shattered glass and debris. A Pakistani Taliban faction, the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, claimed responsibility for the bombing. Northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is home to several outlawed militant groups that frequently attack security personnel. Pakistan blames Afghanistan for giving them haven, a charge denied by Kabul. In March, Pakistani analyst Abdullah Khan told The Associated Press that the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction was 'more lethal' than the Pakistani Taliban and was competing with them. Khan, the managing director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, also said there was a revival of banned organizations like Lashkar-e-Islam, which operates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, contributing to an overall escalation of militant activity in Pakistan.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘800 kg of explosives': How suicide blast hit military convoy in Pakistan's North Waziristan, killing 14 soldiers
At least 14 soldiers were killed and 25 others, including civilians, injured in a suicide car bombing in northwest Pakistan's North Waziristan district on Saturday, making it one of the deadliest recent attacks in the region. At least 14 soldiers killed in suicide car bombing in Pakistan's North Waziristan.(Representational image/AFP File) The blast struck a military vehicle around lunchtime in Khadi village, despite a curfew that had been imposed in the area to facilitate the movement of security forces. An initial probe found that approximately 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) of explosives were used in the bombing, causing severe damage to several nearby houses, according to the news agency Associated Press. Among the injured were 15 soldiers and 10 civilians, including children. However, Pakistan's military, in its official account, put the death toll at 13 soldiers and reported that three civilians had been wounded, the report added. Footage from the scene showed children with bandages lying near shattered glass and debris inside damaged structures. Pakistani Taliban faction Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claims responsibility The Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the attack occurred, is home to several banned militant organisations that frequently target security personnel. Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Taliban government in Kabul of offering safe haven to these groups, a charge Afghanistan denies. Earlier this year, security analyst Abdullah Khan called the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction as 'more lethal' than the Pakistani Taliban, noting its ongoing rivalry with the main group. Khan, managing director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, had also warned of a resurgence in activity by groups such as Lashkar-e-Islam, which operates out of the region and has contributed to rising militant violence in the country. Earlier in December 2023, at least 23 Pakistani soldiers were killed after militants linked to a Pakistani Taliban affiliate rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a security forces' post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province With AP inputs
Hamilton Spectator
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Suicide car bombing in Pakistan kills 14 soldiers and wounds 25 people
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide car bombing in northwest Pakistan on Saturday killed at least 14 soldiers and wounded 25 people, including civilians, officials said. The attack targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan around lunchtime despite a curfew across the tribal district to facilitate the movement of security forces, the intelligence officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue with the media. An initial investigation said 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) of explosives were used in the assault, causing severe damage to houses in the area. The wounded were 15 soldiers and 10 civilians, including children, the officials said. Pakistan's military gave lower casualty figures, saying the attack killed 13 soldiers and wounded three civilians. It blamed the incident on rival India , without providing evidence. Footage of the blast in Khadi village showed bandaged children lying on the floor near shattered glass and debris. A Pakistani Taliban faction, the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, claimed responsibility for the bombing. Northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is home to several outlawed militant groups that frequently attack security personnel. Pakistan blames Afghanistan for giving them haven, a charge denied by Kabul. In March, Pakistani analyst Abdullah Khan told The Associated Press that the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction was 'more lethal' than the Pakistani Taliban and was competing with them. Khan, the managing director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, also said there was a revival of banned organizations like Lashkar-e-Islam , which operates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, contributing to an overall escalation of militant activity in Pakistan. ___ This story corrects the number of dead and wounded. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Los Angeles Times
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Suicide car bombing in Pakistan kills 14 soldiers and wounds 25 bystanders
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide car bombing in northwest Pakistan on Saturday killed at least 14 soldiers and wounded 25 bystanders, including children and others civilians, officials said. The attack targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan around lunchtime despite a curfew across the tribal district to facilitate the movement of security forces, the intelligence officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue with the media. An initial investigation said about 1,760 pounds of explosives were used in the assault, causing severe damage to houses in the area. The wounded were 15 soldiers and 10 civilians, including children, the officials said. Pakistan's military gave lower casualty figures, saying the attack killed 13 soldiers and wounded three civilians. It blamed the incident on rival India, without providing evidence. Video of the blast in Khadi village showed bandaged children lying on the floor near shattered glass and debris. A Pakistani Taliban faction, the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, claimed responsibility for the bombing. Northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is home to several outlawed militant groups that frequently attack security personnel. Pakistan blames Afghanistan for giving them haven, an allegation denied by Kabul. In March, Pakistani analyst Abdullah Khan told the Associated Press that the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction was 'more lethal' than the Pakistani Taliban and was competing with them. Khan, the managing director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, also said there was a revival of banned organizations such as Lashkar-e-Islam, which operates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, contributing to an overall escalation of militant activity in Pakistan. Khan writes for the Associated Press.
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Static vaccination centre inaugurated
The Population Welfare Department secretary on Tuesday inaugurated a Static Vaccination Center at the Regional Training Institute (RTI) and Reproductive Health Center, Nawan Killi area of Quetta. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Abdullah Khan highlighted that under the Functional Integration Strategy, vaccination sites are being set up within Reproductive Health Centers and Family Welfare Centers. He said that these centers would offer integrated services, including primary healthcare (PHC) and nutrition, to provide complementary support for reproductive health and family planning. The event was also attended by Deputy District Health Officer (Preventive), Health Department Quetta.
