- Cross-border militant surge destabilizes Pakistan's KP and Balochistan
- Airstrikes targeted ISIS hideouts in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Afghanistan conducted airstrikes within Pakistan's provinces.
- Suicide bomber attacks in Balochistan and upsurge in terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prompt Pakistan to accuse Afghanistan of providing terrorist sanctuary.
Security forces engaged India-sponsored militants in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Security forces engaged India-sponsored militants in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Who's involved
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Part of
Suicide bomber attacks in Balochistan and upsurge in terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prompt Pakistan to accuse Afghanistan of providing terrorist sanctuary.Also in this story
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- Pakistan sees a surge in violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, leading Islamabad to call on Kabul to prevent attacks.
- Pakistan accuses India of involvement in a proxy war zone in Balochistan, citing serious security concerns and militant support.
- Allegations of funding and weapons supply to terrorists operating in Balochistan.
Within Cross-border militant surge destabilizes Pakistan's KP and Balochistan
The entities involved
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Taliban
Afghan islamist organization
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Pakistan Army
ground warfare branch of Pakistan's military
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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- The new event describes specific regions (Balochistan, Sindh, Gilgit) as vulnerable within the context of Pakistan.