South Waziristan
Coverage of South Waziristan in the Nexus archive.
- Security forces kill 4 terrorists in South Waziristan, foil suicide attack on checkpost: ISPR
Security forces in Pakistan’s South Waziristan district killed four terrorists, including a suicide bomber, after foiling an attack on a checkpost. A prior attack in Tank district resulted in 15 deaths, including 14 security personnel, as violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has surged, according to the 2025 Annual Security Report.
- Security forces counter unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban targeting Kurram border posts
Pakistani security forces retaliated against unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban at border posts in Kurram, using heavy weapons to force Taliban fighters to flee. The response included operations that resulted in significant casualties among attackers, with ongoing efforts to monitor and counter further aggression.
- 3 girls killed, 4 injured in suspected quadcopter attack in South Waziristan
Three girls aged 6-15 were killed and four family members injured in a suspected quadcopter drone attack in South Waziristan. The incident occurred in the Nargasi area of Birmal tehsil, with no official confirmation yet. Local communities demand a transparent investigation.
- South Waziristan tribal elders decry hardship as Wana-Gomal Zam Road remains in ruins
Residents and tribal elders in Lower South Waziristan criticize the deteriorated condition of the Wana-Gomal Zam Road, a critical trade and communication route linking Pakistan and Afghanistan, due to years of neglect and weather-related damage. The road's collapse has caused travel difficulties, economic hardship, and stalled regional trade, with a Rs25 billion reconstruction project pending approval.