Pakistan’s military announced it killed 22 militants in an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, asserting India backed them.

Militant groups claiming to defend Pashtun and Baloch rights continue to attack civilians and security forces.

Islamabad accuses Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan of launching attacks from Afghan territory — a claim Kabul denies.

In Balochistan, the Balochistan Liberation Army remains active with separatist attacks demanding autonomy.