suicide bomber
Coverage of suicide bomber in the Nexus archive.
- Swat bombing
A suicide bomber attacked a protest against violence in Swat, killing at least 17 people, including police and civilians. The banned TTP claimed responsibility, highlighting the need for improved counterterrorism strategies in KP and Balochistan due to recurring 'double-tap' attacks and inadequate training of security forces.
- Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest
A suicide bomber killed 14 people, including police, during an anti-militancy protest in Pakistan, injuring more than 18 others.
- Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat
A suicide bomber killed 14 people outside a police station in Pakistan's Swat. The explosion occurred near a crowd protesting a surge in violence in northwestern Pakistan.
- A suicide bomber strikes an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14
A suicide bomber targeted an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, including police officers, and wounding over two dozen others. Officials confirmed the attack occurred during a protest event.
- A suicide bomber strikes an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14
A suicide bomber struck an anti-militant rally in Kabal, Swat Valley, Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, including police officers, and wounding over two dozen others. The attack is suspected to be linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with no group yet claiming responsibility.
- A suicide bomber strikes an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, officials say
A suicide bomber struck an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, according to officials. The attack occurred in Peshawar, as reported by the AP.
- Suicide bomber, gunmen attack security post in northwest Pakistan, killing 15 security personnel
A suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing 15 members of the security forces. The attack targeted a security post in the region.
- Twin attacks by militants kill 3 police officers, wound 20 in restive northwest Pakistan
A suicide bomber and a group of militants attacked a police station and a security convoy in restive northwest Pakistan, killing three police officers and wounding 20 others. The attacks occurred an hour apart.
- Suicide bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 23 people
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70 others. The explosion caused two train cars to overturn and catch fire, releasing thick black smoke.
- More than 20 people killed in suicide bombing targeting Pakistani passenger train
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden car near a railway in Quetta, Pakistan, as a passenger train passed, killing at least 23 people and injuring over 70. The blast was powerful enough to overturn two train cars and ignite a fire.
- More than 30 people die after suicide bomber in Pakistan targets train carrying military personnel
A suicide bomber in Quetta, Pakistan, targeted a train carrying military personnel, killing more than 30 people. Security forces responded to the attack scene.
- Valor awards upgraded for Marines who defended Abbey Gate during Afghanistan withdrawal
The Marine Corps upgraded valor awards for Marines who defended Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport during a suicide bombing on August 26, 2021, which killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans. The Pentagon confirmed the decision after reviewing original awards.