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Pakistan Military Strikes Kill 34 Taliban Militants

2/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Pakistan's military said its operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 34 militants linked to the Pakistani Taliban.
The military said the raids followed an ambush near the Afghan border that killed four police officers.
The military said 26 militants, including one Afghan, were neutralized in various districts.
The military said the escalation includes heightened security measures and arrests in response to fears of retaliatory attacks after air strikes in Afghanistan.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, Pakistan launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan, deploying around 30,000 soldiers to combat the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) following the devastating Peshawar school attack that killed 147. The operation resulted in over 3,400 militants killed by 2015, significantly reducing terrorism in the region. However, ongoing security challenges persist, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the TTP continues to pose threats.

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Story summary

Pakistan's military said its operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 34 militants linked to the Pakistani Taliban.
The military said the raids followed an ambush near the Afghan border that killed four police officers.
The military said 26 militants, including one Afghan, were neutralized in various districts.
The military said the escalation includes heightened security measures and arrests in response to fears of retaliatory attacks after air strikes in Afghanistan.

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