At least six TTP militants were killed in security operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while separate blasts in South Waziristan, Bajaur and Kurram left a peace committee member dead and at least 10 people injured.
The military trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of being a principal architect of the September 11, 2001 attacks, is scheduled to begin on June 5, 2028, nearly 27 years after the attacks. The case has faced repeated delays over evidence, CIA interrogation practices and pretrial plea agreements, while Khalid Sheikh Mohammed remains detained at Guantanamo Bay.
A series of attacks, explosions and clashes across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province left one police officer dead and at least 27 people injured, while two militants were reportedly killed and three watchmen were allegedly abducted. The TTP has claimed responsibility for several of the attacks.
Clashes between security forces and armed militants were reported in Kharan, while coordinated attacks across Balochistan damaged six freight vehicles and a bridge. Train services from Quetta also remained suspended for a second consecutive day amid heightened security concerns.
At least five people, including police and security personnel, were killed and several others injured in a series of terrorist and armed attacks across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Authorities launched search operations and intelligence-based actions following the incidents.
Pakistan’s security forces killed six BLA militants in an intelligence-based operation in Pishin, while a separate blast targeting a security forces convoy in Mastung killed one security official and injured 10 others.
Pakistan’s CTD has arrested 20 suspected militants, including two Red Book-listed terrorists wanted since 2014, during intelligence-based operations across Punjab. Weapons and explosive-making materials were also recovered.
The United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list after nearly 47 years, saying the move will encourage investment, support economic recovery and facilitate Syria’s reintegration into the global economy.
