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Deadly suicide attack in northwest Pakistan.
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Deadly suicide attack in northwest Pakistan.

May 16, 2026
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At least eight Pakistani army personnel were killed in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.

The incident occurred in the Bajaur area, near the Afghan border. According to reports, the suicide attacker targeted a gathering of Pakistani military forces.

Local sources stated that after the explosion, security forces surrounded the area and launched a search and investigation operation.

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement.

Bajaur has witnessed multiple armed attacks and similar explosions in recent years, and Pakistani security forces have carried out extensive operations to counter insurgent groups in these areas.

Writer:Salima Aryaei

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