Suicide Attacks in Pakistan Claim Lives of Nine Police Officers
Islamabad, Pakistan – A series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, resulted in the deaths of nine police personnel and left several others injured. The attacks, occurring in both Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces, have been condemned by government officials and sparked renewed concerns about security in the region.
Bhakkar Suicide Blast
In the Bhakkar district of Punjab province, a suicide bomber detonated explosives near a police check post, killing two police officers and injuring three passersby. District Police Officer Shahzad Rafiq confirmed the incident, stating the attacker approached the Dajil checkpost and detonated themselves while a search operation was underway Dawn. The deceased officers have been identified as Muhammad Faheem and Muhammad Shehbaz, while the injured officer is Arshad.
A video circulating on social media reportedly shows the attacker, clad in a black shawl, walking towards the checkpost moments before the explosion Dawn.
Kohat Ambush and Other Attacks
Simultaneously, in Kohat city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, militants ambushed a police patrol, killing five officers and setting their vehicle ablaze. Two civilians also succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack Dawn. A separate incident in Wana resulted in the death of one police constable Dawn.
Taliban Claims Responsibility
The Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has claimed responsibility for both the Bhakkar suicide blast and the Kohat ambush Dawn.
Government Response and Condemnation
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attacks, expressing grief over the loss of life and offering condolences to the families of the victims Dawn. Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism Xinhua. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also denounced the blast and directed authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured Dawn.
Recent Regional Tensions
These attacks follow recent Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan on Saturday, February 22, 2026, targeting militants allegedly responsible for a surge in suicide bombings within Pakistan Tribune. Pakistan maintains that militant groups are operating from within Afghanistan, while Kabul denies these allegations, attributing the issue to Pakistan’s internal problems Tribune. The Afghan government and the United Nations report that the strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 13 civilians Tribune.