Militant Attack Claims Lives of Six Pakistani Soldiers

Six Pakistani soldiers died following a militant attack on a security post in Kurram, near the Afghanistan border. The incident occurred overnight between Monday and Tuesday, as reported by three police and security sources to Reuters. The area has a history of regional instability.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Peshawar | Updated: 09-12-2025 10:00 IST | Created: 09-12-2025 10:00 IST
Militant Attack Claims Lives of Six Pakistani Soldiers
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Six Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a brutal militant attack targeting a security post in the country's northwest, security sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The incident unfolded overnight between Monday and Tuesday in Kurram, a former tribal district adjacent to the Afghanistan border, an area that has long been a hotspot of regional tension and unrest.

Local police and security officials who spoke to Reuters detailed the gravity of the attack, signaling ongoing challenges in maintaining peace and security in the volatile region.

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