A terror attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district on Thursday night killed 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the Pakistan military’s media wing said on Friday. Among those killed were 12 Pakistani soldiers and two policemen.&nbsp;According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attackers tried to breach the security of the joint check post but were repelled by security forces.&nbsp;The attackers then rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the check post, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the facility.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-s-mulling-a-massive-bigger-than-ever-before-attack-on-iran-1784828958067">Trump says he’s mulling ‘a massive, bigger than ever before’ attack on Iran</a>&nbsp;The ISPR said that the blast killed 15 men, including 12 military troops, two policemen and a government official from the forest department.&nbsp;It added that the troops engaged with the attackers and killed 12 terrorists.&nbsp;The ISPR stated that a sanitisation operation was underway in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-flew-irgc-men-advisers-and-military-gear-to-yemen-to-bolster-houthis-for-red-sea-blockade-sources-1784820749435">Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources</a>&nbsp;Following the attack, Tank Deputy Commissioner Jamshed Khan imposed Section 144 across the district and announced a district-wide curfew in view of the prevailing security situation. Under the order, all movement has been restricted from 6 am to 6 pm until further notice.&nbsp;The order exempts law enforcement agencies, rescue services, ambulances, the fire brigade and other emergency services from the restrictions. Authorities have urged residents to cooperate with security personnel and avoid unnecessary travel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-hold-iran-responsible-for-houthi-attacks-on-ships-in-red-sea-1784813106940">Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea</a>&nbsp;K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has sought a report on the incident from the relevant authorities.&nbsp;Police said that further details regarding the attack and any additional casualties will be released after the operation is completed.

The attackers first tried to breach the security of the joint check post but were repelled by security forces. The attackers then rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the check post, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the facility.

A terror attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district on Thursday night killed 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the Pakistan military’s media wing said on Friday. Among those killed were 12 Pakistani soldiers and two policemen. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attackers tried to breach the security of the joint check post but were repelled by security forces. The attackers then rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the check post, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the facility. Also Read: Trump says he’s mulling ‘a massive, bigger than ever before’ attack on Iran The ISPR said that the blast killed 15 men, including 12 military troops, two policemen and a government official from the forest department. It added that the troops engaged with the attackers and killed 12 terrorists. The ISPR stated that a sanitisation operation was underway in the area. Also Read: Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources Following the attack, Tank Deputy Commissioner Jamshed Khan imposed Section 144 across the district and announced a district-wide curfew in view of the prevailing security situation. Under the order, all movement has been restricted from 6 am to 6 pm until further notice. The order exempts law enforcement agencies, rescue services, ambulances, the fire brigade and other emergency services from the restrictions. Authorities have urged residents to cooperate with security personnel and avoid unnecessary travel. Also Read: Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has sought a report on the incident from the relevant authorities. Police said that further details regarding the attack and any additional casualties will be released after the operation is completed.

The attackers first tried to breach the security of the joint check post but were repelled by security forces. The attackers then rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the check post, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the facility.

Terror attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa checkpost kills 15, including 12 Pakistani soldiers

The United States has officially closed its Consulate General in Peshawar, with diplomatic responsibilities for Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province now being handled by the US Embassy in Islamabad.&nbsp;The closure follows a decision announced by the US Department of State on May 6, when it said the mission would be shut in phases to protect diplomatic personnel and improve resource management.&nbsp;Despite ending its physical presence in Peshawar, Washington said its engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would continue through other channels.&nbsp;“The US Department of State is announcing the phased closure of the US Consulate General in Peshawar. Responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the US Embassy in Islamabad. This decision reflects our commitment to the safety of our diplomatic personnel and efficient resource management,” the US Department of State said on May 6, while making the announcement.&nbsp;The department added that the decision does not indicate any shift in the United States' priorities in Pakistan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The U.S. Consulate General Peshawar has closed and responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has transferred to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Unit (KPU) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. This U.S. Consulate Peshawar page is no longer active. We invite you to… <a href="https://t.co/uMgdQubhmi">pic.twitter.com/uMgdQubhmi</a>&mdash; U.S. Consulate Peshawar (@USCGPeshawar) <a href="https://x.com/USCGPeshawar/status/2078077304601739775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Closure follows a heightened security situation</h3>The move came after months of heightened security concerns across Pakistan.&nbsp;On March 1, protests erupted after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Clashes between demonstrators and Pakistani law enforcement personnel near the US Consulate in Karachi left at least nine people dead.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-pm-modi-dials-skyroot-founders-after-successful-vikram-1-launch-here-s-what-he-told-them-1784372066091">Watch | PM Modi dials Skyroot founders after successful Vikram-1 launch; here's what he told them</a>&nbsp;Two days later, on March 3, the US Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and eligible family members stationed at its consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave Pakistan because of security concerns.&nbsp;Earlier, the department had warned of possible drone and missile attacks from Iran and cautioned that hostilities between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, could disrupt commercial air travel.&nbsp;In a separate advisory, the State Department highlighted the continuing threat of terrorist violence across Pakistan. It said violent extremist groups have carried out attacks, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas, while major cities such as Karachi and Islamabad have also witnessed such incidents.

The United States has shut its Consulate General in Peshawar, transferring diplomatic responsibilities to its Embassy in Islamabad while citing the safety of diplomatic staff and efficient resource management amid security concerns in Pakistan.

The United States has officially closed its Consulate General in Peshawar, with diplomatic responsibilities for Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province now being handled by the US Embassy in Islamabad. The closure follows a decision announced by the US Department of State on May 6, when it said the mission would be shut in phases to protect diplomatic personnel and improve resource management. Despite ending its physical presence in Peshawar, Washington said its engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would continue through other channels. “The US Department of State is announcing the phased closure of the US Consulate General in Peshawar. Responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the US Embassy in Islamabad. This decision reflects our commitment to the safety of our diplomatic personnel and efficient resource management,” the US Department of State said on May 6, while making the announcement. The department added that the decision does not indicate any shift in the United States' priorities in Pakistan.

The United States has shut its Consulate General in Peshawar, transferring diplomatic responsibilities to its Embassy in Islamabad while citing the safety of diplomatic staff and efficient resource management amid security concerns in Pakistan.

US shuts Consulate General in Pakistan's Peshawar, citing staff safety

At least five police personnel lost their lives after militants attacked a police van from Gurguri Police Station in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. During the attack, the cops were deployed on security duty for the gas-producing company MOL. A visual of the incident also surfaced on social media, showing the charred remains of the vehicle, which came under attack.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🚨 In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Karak’s Dami Banda, unknown gunmen fired on a police mobile, killing five officers: Shahid Iqbal, Safdar, Arif, Samiullah, and Muhammad Abrar 🫢🫢🤔 <a href="https://t.co/h5VdTgToUx">pic.twitter.com/h5VdTgToUx</a>&mdash; Naren Mukherjee (@NMukherjee6) <a href="https://twitter.com/NMukherjee6/status/2003345294013137310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to a report in the Dawn, the district police spokesman, Shaukat Khan, confirmed the incident and the casualties, and stated that all of the martyred cops were constables. Khan added that the deceased policemen were identified as constables Shahid Iqbal, Samiullah, Arif, Safdar and Muhammad Abrar, who was also the mobile’s driver.&nbsp;Shaukat Khan stated that, along with a large police contingent, the district police officer was also present at the scene. Meanwhile, a search operation following the attack was underway, and the exact cause of the incident is not yet clear.

Police spokesman confirmed the incident and the casualties, and stated that all of the martyred cops were constables. He added that the deceased policemen were identified as constables Shahid Iqbal, Samiullah, Arif, Safdar and Muhammad Abrar, who was also the mobile’s driver.

At least five police personnel lost their lives after militants attacked a police van from Gurguri Police Station in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. During the attack, the cops were deployed on security duty for the gas-producing company MOL. A visual of the incident also surfaced on social media, showing the charred remains of the vehicle, which came under attack.

Police spokesman confirmed the incident and the casualties, and stated that all of the martyred cops were constables. He added that the deceased policemen were identified as constables Shahid Iqbal, Samiullah, Arif, Safdar and Muhammad Abrar, who was also the mobile’s driver.

VIDEO: Five policemen killed in Pakistan after militant attack on patrolling vehicle

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Terror attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa checkpost kills 15, including 12 Pakistani soldiers

US shuts Consulate General in Pakistan's Peshawar, citing staff safety

VIDEO: Five policemen killed in Pakistan after militant attack on police van