- By Ajeet Kumar
- Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:08 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pakistan blast today: At least 16 personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that targeted a security forces' convoy in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an official said on Tuesday.
The convoy comprising Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps personnel was returning from Loni Post in Dera Ismail Khan district when the IED blast occurred in Loni village late on Monday.
Meanwhile, six people were injured on Monday after a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the main gate of a Cadet College in the south Waziristan district, bordering Afghanistan, security officials said.
According to security officials, the attack at the Cadet College Wana was reportedly carried out by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Pakistan government last year notified the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as "Fitna al-Khawarij", a reference to a group in earlier Islamic history which was involved in violence.
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Pakistan has seen a surge in terrorist attacks, particularly in areas bordering Afghanistan, mostly targeting police, law enforcement personnel, and security forces Separately, security forces killed at least 20 Taliban militants in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the army said on Monday.
Pakistan Railways halt services of Jaffar Express
Pakistan Railways has temporarily suspended the Jaffar Express service between Quetta and Peshawar for four days, citing security concerns and the need to ensure passenger safety, Express Tribune reported.
According to railway officials, the service will remain suspended from November 9 to November 12 following security assessments and recommendations from law enforcement and intelligence agencies. "The suspension aims to safeguard passengers, railway staff, and railway property from any potential threat," officials said.
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As per Express Tribune, the Jaffar Express has been a frequent target of terrorist attacks in recent years, resulting in loss of life and damage to railway property. These incidents have made the route particularly sensitive, prompting authorities to take extra precautions during times of heightened risk.
This year alone, the Jaffar Express has come under attack seven times, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 civilians and injuries to more than 35 others.
(With inputs from agencies)
