Pakistan's Unending Quagmire: The Deadly Consequences of Militant Escalation A checkpoint attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has left 15 people dead, including police officers and alleged militants.
This violence is part of a growing wave of militant attacks that shows no signs of abating. The assault occurred in Hangu district just days after another deadly clash in the same region.
Authorities have blamed the surge in attacks on militants operating from neighboring Afghanistan. However, Islamabad's claims are disputed by Kabul, which denies any complicity.