Lower South Waziristan
Coverage of Lower South Waziristan in the Nexus archive.
- Rain-related fatalities during ongoing monsoon spell rise to 18 in KP
Rain-related fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the ongoing monsoon have risen to 18, with four recent deaths in Upper South Waziristan due to a roof collapse. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority reported 14 deaths and 19 injuries statewide, while landslides blocked the Wana-Gomal Zam Road and flash floods damaged agricultural land.
- Five terrorists killed in KP operations
Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed five terrorists during operations in Bannu, Lower South Waziristan, and Dera Ismail Khan. A major terrorist plot involving an explosives-laden vehicle was foiled in Wana, while a wanted terrorist linked to a targeted killing was eliminated in Dera Ismail Khan.
- Terrorist killed as security forces destroy explosive-laden vehicle intended for suicide attack in Wana: state media
Security forces in Pakistan destroyed an explosive-laden vehicle intended for a suicide attack in Wana, Lower South Waziristan, killing one terrorist and injuring five others. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the operation for preventing potential civilian casualties. Previous attacks in the region, including a foiled suicide attempt targeting a military post, were also reported.
- Girls' primary school blown up by unidentified miscreants in KP's Lower South Waziristan
An unidentified group exploded a government girls’ primary school in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil, Lower South Waziristan, late Tuesday night. District Police Officer Muhammad Tahir Shah confirmed the destruction and launched an investigation. Attacks on schools in the region have increased in recent months, with similar incidents reported in February, March, and October, as well as in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali in December 2025.
- Section 144 imposed in several areas of Upper, Lower South Waziristan amid security concerns
Section 144 was imposed in several areas of Upper and Lower South Waziristan due to security concerns and the movement of security forces. Key roads were temporarily closed, and residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel to ensure public safety and facilitate security operations.
- 2 sons of tribal elder killed as armed men open fire in KP's Wana
Two sons of tribal elder Malik Jamil Wazir were killed by unidentified armed men near Kari Kot Bazaar in Wana, KP. A passerby was injured, and the attackers fled the scene. The family has faced prior attacks, including a 2024 bomb incident, and PTI MNA Zubair Wazir called for improved security measures.