Security forces in Balochistan's Khuzdar district killed 10 militants during an operation in the Shor Parod mountainous range, according to security sources. The clash followed reports of militants linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan. This development comes three days after a similar operation in Surab district resulted in eight militant deaths from a premature IED detonation. Security officials emphasized continued efforts to eradicate terrorism, citing rising militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan since 2021. Data from the Centre for Research and Security Studies highlights these provinces as primary violence hotspots in Q2 2026, with KP accounting for 61% of fatalities (475 deaths) and Balochistan 34% (265 deaths). The region experienced 151 violent incidents in KP (57% national total) and 94 in Balochistan (35%), underscoring persistent security challenges.

HRCP warns of worsening security in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after kidnappings, killings and militant attacks across Pakistan.

IED attacks in Panjgur, Lakki Marwat, and Bannu kill 2, injure 25; security concerns rise amid militant activity in Pakistan’s border provinces.

HRCP reports 2025 militancy surge in KP, citing militant attacks, civilian casualties, and human rights concerns across merged districts.

A roadside bomb, that exploded near a vehicle of security forces, killed at least four officers on the spot and injured several others in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan, Pakistani security agenci...