Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security crisis and cross-border militant threats
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Updated oct 12
The latest in this situation
- Pakistan declares emergency in KP and demands Afghan cooperation to stop cross-border attacks.
- Federal government is actively addressing terrorism and seeking to restore law and order in KP.
- Police conducted an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against terrorists linked to militant groups.
- US and NATO forces have deployed to Pakistan amid persistent militancy and Taliban retreat into FATA.
- The provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was removed following allegations linked to terrorism and security concerns.
How it started
Afghanistan targets ISIS-K in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while housing development initiatives are underway in the regions.
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What happened
Afghanistan targets ISIS-K in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while housing development initiatives are underway in the regions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- ISIS-K, a branch of ISIS, announced a capture during a joint session and admitted involvement in ISIS-K attacks.Sub-event
- Alleged militant activities are underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, involving the Taliban and concerns over cross-border security and drone incursions into Pakistan.Sub-event
- Taliban propaganda attempts to divert attention from militant activity in the region.Sub-event
Afghanistan conducted air strikes inside Pakistan.1 source
Afghanistan targets ISIS-K in KP and Balochistan, while housing initiatives are underway.1 source
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The entities involved
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Balochistan
province of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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