Explanation

A suicide vehicle bombing was followed by a small-arms assault on a security checkpoint in Bajaur District in KPK.

The attack killed 11 security personnel and one child, and wounded seven others.

This incident took place on 16 Feb, 2026.

The Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan – TTP) claimed responsibility.

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Explanation

On April 1, 2026, Pakistani security forces killed eight terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khwarij group (often identified with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan - TTP) in North Waziristan.

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr (18–23 March 2026) after mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

Additional Information:

Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq is a military operation launched by the Pakistan Armed Forces against militant targets inside Afghanistan in February 2026.

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Explanation

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr (18–23 March 2026) after mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

Additional Information:

Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq is a military operation launched by the Pakistan Armed Forces against militant targets inside Afghanistan in February 2026.

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