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Wana In a brazen assault underscoring persistent security threats in Pakistan’s tribal belt, terrorists stormed Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan on Tuesday, prompting a swift military response that successfully evacuated over 500 students and staff unharmed. The attack, attributed to Fitna al-Khawarij militants, left three security personnel martyred, with the operation against the remaining three assailants entering its final phase.Eyewitnesses reported gunfire and explosions around midday, as the attackers—believed to be in contact with Afghan-based handlers—attempted to breach the premises. Pakistan Army troops cordoned off the area, engaging the intruders and ensuring a safe extraction of all cadets and educators to nearby safe zones. “All students and teachers have been rescued; the hunt for the terrorists continues,” confirmed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, vowing a thorough probe into cross-border linkages.Established in 2013 to promote education in the former FATA region, Cadet College Wana symbolizes resilience amid conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the “cowardly” strike, directing enhanced intelligence-sharing with neighbours. Local leaders praised the forces’ rapid action, which averted a larger tragedy. As the clearance op wraps up, questions loom over renewed militancy, with analysts urging fortified border measures. The incident highlights the fragile peace in Waziristan, where such institutions foster future leaders despite risks.

Islamabad A suicide attacker struck on Tuesday at the main judicial complex in the G-11 sector of Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring 27 others. According to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the attacker tried to enter the court premises on foot but, failing to gain access, detonated the explosives beside a police vehicle waiting outside the entrance. The explosion took place around midday in a typically busy area where court visitors, lawyers and staff gather. Videos and photographs showed wounded people lying near damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene of rescue operations. A break-away faction of the Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP), known as Jamaat‑ul‑Ahrar, claimed responsibility for the attack, according to reports. Pakistan’s government has blamed the violence on militant groups operating from across the Afghan border and alleged support from “India-backed elements”. Both Afghanistan and India reject the accusations. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described the incident as a “wake-up call”, warning that Pakistan is facing a “state of war” while struggling to contain extremist activity. Authorities have sealed off the area for forensic investigations, analyzed CCTV footage and are working to trace any accomplices. The bombing marks one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in recent years and raises serious questions about the country’s security architecture.