Centre for Research and Security Studies
Coverage of Centre for Research and Security Studies in the Nexus archive.
- Terrorist attack on joint police checkpost in KP’s Tank martyrs 15, including 14 security personnel: ISPR
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district killed 15 people, including 14 security personnel. The attack, attributed to Fitna-al-Khawarij (linked to banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan), involved an explosive-laden vehicle and resulted in significant infrastructure damage. Security forces eliminated 12 attackers and are conducting a sanitization operation.
- Wanted terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: CTD
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed a wanted terrorist, Khalid alias Commander, during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The terrorist, linked to TTP’s Zakir Kochi Karwan group, was involved in the targeted killing of a CTD constable in March 2025 and was armed with a pistol, grenade, and smartphone.
- 4 terrorists killed in operation along Karak-Kohat border: police
Four terrorists from the Commander Zahid Group were killed in a joint police operation along the Karak-Kohat border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation followed credible intelligence and involved an exchange of fire, with police emphasizing their commitment to eradicating terrorism. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the police for targeting 'India-sponsored terrorists'.