Dawn reported that a suicide blast targeted a police checkpost in DI Khan and claimed 12 lives. The same report said 30 people were injured.

Dawn reports that a suicide blast targeting a DI Khan checkpost claimed 12 lives and injured 30. The headline presents the incident as an attributed report rather than a verified account.

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least 11 people were killed and 20 others injured when a police checkpost in Aman Mela near Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda was targeted in a bomb attack on Saturday, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The dead included eight men, two women and a child, Rescue 1122 said, adding that rescue teams were continuing relief operations at the site and recovering victims from the debris. Police said the incident occurred at the Aman Mela checkpost, located near Mughal Kot and Darazinda on the DI Khan-Quetta Road, close to the border between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Police further said bomb disposal teams had been dispatched to the site to determine the nature and cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 said 20 injured people had so far been provided initial medical assistance, with 18 of them referred to medical facilities in Darazinda and Mufti Mahmood Hospital in DI Khan for further treatment. The rescue service said more than 25 personnel, six ambulances and a fire vehicle were taking part in the relief operations. Rescue 1122 District Emergency Officer Muhammad Arif Khan had directed the deployment of four additional ambulances with staff from DI Khan to assist in the rescue operation and facilitate the evacuation of the injured. A Rescue 1122 spokesperson noted that their teams were on the site, but mobile phone services were unavailable in the area. The Aman Mela checkpost is used by police for security and checking along the DI Khan-Quetta route. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi sought a report from senior officials on the incident and directed that every possible medical facility be provided to those injured. “The attack is a nefarious conspiracy by _Fitna al-Hindustan Khawarij_ ,” the governor said. The state refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as _Fitna al Hindustan_ to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan, and uses uses the term _Fitna al Khawarij_ for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In a post on the interior ministry’s X account, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the blast in DI Khan and expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the incident. “The cowardly acts of _kharjis_ cannot weaken the nation’s firm resolve against terrorism,” he is quoted as saying, using a term the state employs to designate terrorists. “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is on the front lines of the fight against terrorism. Naqvi added that people from all walks of life have made sacrifices against terrorism, stating that the state deeply values the sacrifices of martyrs. > ## Rise in terrorism KP has witnessed an increase in terrorist activity in recent months, with law enforcement agencies and security forces being targeted, prompting authorities to intensify counterterrorism operations. Earlier this month, police said they foiled an attack by TTP terrorists on a checkpost in DI Khan’s Daraban area. No casualties were reported among the police personnel. On Sept 18, a major attack in the old Police Lines in KP’s Kohat claimed 23 lives and injured about 100 others. Eight terrorists were killed during an overnight clearance operation. In response to that and other terrorist incidents, Pakistan days later conducted “calibrated” airstrikes in the border region with Afghanistan against terrorist hideouts, with the government saying over 28 terrorists were eliminated. Mainland KP, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to monthly data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). * * * _This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters._

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A dozen people lost their lives while 35 others were injured on Saturday when a vehicle laden with explosives was rammed into the Aman Mela police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda tehsil, officials said. Separately, two rescue workers were killed and another was injured when a Rescue 1122 ambulance came under fire while transporting bodies of victims from the blast. DI Khan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Maken, citing an initial assessment, confirmed the casualties from the blast. He clarified that no law enforcement or security personnel were among the deceased, which included a Customs official and civilians. The deceased comprised nine men, two women and a minor. According to police and Rescue 1122 officials, an unidentified attacker rammed the explosives-laden tractor trolley into the checkpost. DI Khan District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed confirmed that it was a suicide blast. The blast destroyed a large portion of the checkpost and completely demolished a house adjacent to the post. The intensity of the explosion was such that it was heard over a considerable distance, according to local officials and residents. Heavy firing was also heard following the blast. The Aman Mela checkpost, located near Mughal Kot and Darazinda on the DI Khan-Quetta Road, is used by police for security and checking along the route. It is situated close to the border between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to RPO Maken, 25 of the injured were taken to the district headquarters (DHQ) hospital. Meanwhile, District Excise Officer Faheem Wazir said Excise personnel present at the checkpost remained safe. A bomb disposal team was also sent to the site to determine the nature of the explosion and examine the scene, police said. DPO Ahmed and the superintendent of police for the Saddar area had reached the site soon after the explosion and supervised the rescue operation. A Rescue 1122 spokesperson noted that their teams were on the site for relief operations, but mobile phone services were unavailable in the area. Later in the day, a Rescue 1122 spokesperson said the search, recovery and relief operation at the site had been completed. More than 25 personnel, six ambulances and a fire vehicle took part in the relief operations, according to the rescue service. On the directions of District Emergency Officer (DEO) Mohammad Arif Khan, four additional ambulances with staff were dispatched from DI Khan to assist in evacuating the injured. ## 2 killed as ambulance comes under fire Rescue 1122 said two of its workers were killed while another was seriously injured when an ambulance transporting some bodies recovered from the blast site was targeted by unidentified assailants near Aman Mela. The deceased rescue workers were identified as Sharifullah and Imtiaz, while Anees sustained injuries in the firing, according to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson. The injured worker was provided immediate medical treatment and taken to a hospital. Despite the firing incident, rescue teams had continued the operation to transport the bodies and assist those affected by the blast. State broadcaster Radio Pakistan attributed the attack to Fitna al Khawarij, a term the state uses to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The report added that an operation by the security forces against the terrorists was underway. ## ‘Political priorities must reflect the pain of our people’ Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, in a video statement, condemned the attack and highlighted the funds allocated for police in KP’s budget. He also once again called for a “policy shift” on the federal government’s part regarding counterterrorism. Meanwhile, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi sought a report from senior officials on the incident and directed that every possible medical facility be provided to those injured. “The attack is a nefarious conspiracy by _Fitna al-Hindustan Khawarij_ ,” the governor said. The state refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as _Fitna al Hindustan_ to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. In the wake of the blast, Kundi also requested the PTI to call off its march to Islamabad planned for Oct 4. Tagging CM Afridi’s X account, he wrote: “For the sake of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and our people, let us put political differences aside and stand together as one. “Our people are paying the price in blood. They deserve solidarity, security and leadership focused on protecting their lives.” > In an earlier post on X, Kundi said, “At a time when KP is mourning, political priorities must reflect the pain of our people.” He asserted that the provincial government “must take responsibility and put the security and lives of our people at the centre of its priorities”. “They do not need test matches or long marches. They need peace.” > ## Condemnations President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the blast in a statement issued by the Presidency and expressed grief over the lives lost. The president ordered that the best medical facilities be provided to the injured, and that relief operations be made “more effective”. “Making innocent citizens and law enforcement personnel a target of terrorism is highly condemnable,” he was quoted as saying. “Operations against terrorists belonging to _Fitna al Hindustan_ and _Fitna al Khawarij_ , who perpetrate heinous acts with foreign support, must be made more effective.” > Denouncing the attack, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the loss of precious human lives. He said the sacrifices of the nation’s guardians in the war against terrorism “will never be allowed to go in vain”. “The government is determined to completely eradicate terrorism from the country,” he was quoted as saying. > In a statement issued by his ministry, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also strongly condemned the “suicide blast at the anti-smuggling Aman Mela police checkpost” and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. “The cowardly acts of _kharjis_ cannot weaken the nation’s firm resolve against terrorism,” he was quoted as saying, using a term the state employs to designate terrorists. “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is on the front lines of the fight against terrorism.” Naqvi noted that people from all walks of life have made sacrifices against terrorism, adding that the state deeply values the sacrifices of martyrs. > PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the “terrorist attack” in DI Khan, following the recent bloodshed in Kohat, was “another painful reminder of the terrorism threat Pakistan continues to confront”. “My deepest condolences to the families of our martyrs and prayers for the injured. The nation stands firmly with our courageous police, law-enforcement agencies and security forces,” he said. > “Pakistan has defeated terrorism before, and we will defeat it again. Terrorists, their facilitators, financiers and sponsors will be held accountable and no territory beyond our borders will be allowed to serve as a sanctuary for terrorism against Pakistan,” he said. “We will neither be intimidated nor divided. Pakistan will prevail,” Bilawal said. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb also condemned the blast at the “Customs joint check post”. ## Rise in terrorism KP has witnessed an increase in terrorist activity in recent months, with law enforcement agencies and security forces being targeted, prompting authorities to intensify counterterrorism operations. Earlier this month, police said they foiled an attack by TTP terrorists on a checkpost in DI Khan’s Daraban area. No casualties were reported among the police personnel. On Sept 18, a major attack in the old Police Lines in KP’s Kohat claimed 23 lives and injured about 100 others. Eight terrorists were killed during an overnight clearance operation. In response to that and other terrorist incidents, Pakistan days later conducted “calibrated” airstrikes in the border region with Afghanistan against terrorist hideouts, with the government saying over 28 terrorists were eliminated. Mainland KP, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to monthly data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). * * * _This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters._

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A dozen people lost their lives while 35 others were injured on Saturday when a vehicle laden with explosives was rammed into the Aman Mela police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda tehsil, officials said. Separately, a rescue worker was killed and two others were injured when a Rescue 1122 ambulance came under fire while transporting bodies of victims from the blast. DI Khan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Maken, citing an initial assessment, confirmed the casualties from the blast. He clarified that no law enforcement or security personnel were among the deceased, which included a Customs official and civilians. The deceased comprised nine men, two women and a minor. According to police and Rescue 1122 officials, an unidentified attacker rammed the explosives-laden tractor trolley into the checkpost. DI Khan District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed confirmed that it was a suicide blast. The blast destroyed a large portion of the checkpost and completely demolished a house adjacent to the post. The intensity of the explosion was such that it was heard over a considerable distance, according to local officials and residents. Heavy firing was also heard following the blast. The Aman Mela checkpost, located near Mughal Kot and Darazinda on the DI Khan-Quetta Road, is used by police for security and checking along the route. It is situated close to the border between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to RPO Maken, 25 of the injured were being taken to the district headquarters (DHQ) hospital. Meanwhile, District Excise Officer Faheem Wazir said Excise personnel present at the checkpost remained safe. A bomb disposal team was also sent to the site to determine the nature of the explosion and examine the scene, police said. DPO Ahmed and the superintendent of police for the Saddar area had reached the site soon after the explosion and supervised the rescue operation. A Rescue 1122 spokesperson noted that their teams were on the site for relief operations, but mobile phone services were unavailable in the area. More than 25 personnel, six ambulances and a fire vehicle took part in the relief operations, according to the rescue service. On the directions of District Emergency Officer (DEO) Mohammad Arif Khan, four additional ambulances with staff were dispatched from DI Khan to assist in evacuating the injured. ## 1 killed as ambulance comes under fire Rescue 1122 officials said a rescue worker was killed while two others were seriously injured when an ambulance transporting some bodies recovered from the blast site was targeted by gunfire. The deceased was identified as Rescue 1122 worker Shareefullah, while Anees and Imtiaz sustained serious injuries. Rescue personnel provided immediate medical assistance to the injured and took them to hospital for further treatment. Despite the firing incident, rescue teams continued the operation to transport the bodies and assist those affected by the blast. ## Governor seeks report KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi sought a report from senior officials on the incident and directed that every possible medical facility be provided to those injured. “The attack is a nefarious conspiracy by _Fitna al-Hindustan Khawarij_ ,” the governor said. The state refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as _Fitna al Hindustan_ to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan, and uses the term _Fitna al Khawarij_ for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the blast in a statement issued by the Presidency and expressed grief over the lives lost. The president ordered that the best medical facilities be provided to the injured, and that relief operations be made “more effective”. “Making innocent citizens and law enforcement personnel a target of terrorism is highly condemnable,” he was quoted as saying. “Operations against terrorists belonging to _Fitna al Hindustan_ and _Fitna al Khawarij_ , who perpetrate heinous acts with foreign support, must be made more effective.” > In a statement issued by his ministry, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the “suicide blast at the anti-smuggling Aman Mela police checkpost” and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. “The cowardly acts of _kharjis_ cannot weaken the nation’s firm resolve against terrorism,” he was quoted as saying, using a term the state employs to designate terrorists. “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is on the front lines of the fight against terrorism.” Naqvi noted that people from all walks of life have made sacrifices against terrorism, adding that the state deeply values the sacrifices of martyrs. > PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the “terrorist attack” in DI Khan, following the recent bloodshed in Kohat, was “another painful reminder of the terrorism threat Pakistan continues to confront”. “My deepest condolences to the families of our martyrs and prayers for the injured. The nation stands firmly with our courageous police, law-enforcement agencies and security forces,” he said. > “Pakistan has defeated terrorism before, and we will defeat it again. Terrorists, their facilitators, financiers and sponsors will be held accountable and no territory beyond our borders will be allowed to serve as a sanctuary for terrorism against Pakistan,” he said. “We will neither be intimidated nor divided. Pakistan will prevail,” Bilawal said. ## Rise in terrorism KP has witnessed an increase in terrorist activity in recent months, with law enforcement agencies and security forces being targeted, prompting authorities to intensify counterterrorism operations. Earlier this month, police said they foiled an attack by TTP terrorists on a checkpost in DI Khan’s Daraban area. No casualties were reported among the police personnel. On Sept 18, a major attack in the old Police Lines in KP’s Kohat claimed 23 lives and injured about 100 others. Eight terrorists were killed during an overnight clearance operation. In response to that and other terrorist incidents, Pakistan days later conducted “calibrated” airstrikes in the border region with Afghanistan against terrorist hideouts, with the government saying over 28 terrorists were eliminated. Mainland KP, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to monthly data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). * * * _This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters._

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