BAJAUR: Pakistani security forces killed two militants belonging to the Afghan-based Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) during an intelligence-based operation in Salarzai tehsil of Bajaur district, security sources said.
The two terrorists were involved in targeted killings of religious scholars and civilians, posing a serious threat to local communities and public security.
The operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated the presence of the militants in the area. Both were killed during the ensuing action.
No further details about the operation or the identities of the militants were immediately available.
Bajaur is among the six tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which shares border with Afghanistan and have repeatedly witnessed militant activity, including cross-border infiltration attempts and attacks on security forces.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) of operating from Afghan territory and using it to launch attacks inside the country. The group is financed by India and facilitate by the Aghan Taliban.
Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan Taliban authorities to prevent their territory from being used by militant groups for attacks against Pakistan.
UN Reports TTP Presence in Afghanistan
The United Nations has also highlighted the threat posed by the TTP’s presence in Afghanistan. A UN Security Council monitoring report released in December 2025 said the group had carried out numerous high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan soil, triggering cross-border military confrontations, casualties and disruptions to bilateral trade. The report also questioned the credibility of claims that no terrorist groups operate from Afghan territory.
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In its 38th report, published in August 2026, the UN monitoring team said Afghan Taliban authorities had continued supporting the TTP, while attacks by the group against Pakistan had escalated, contributing to cross-border clashes and heightened regional tensions.
