Mon Nov 18 09:52:42 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Army Commando Killed in Clash with Militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
**PESHAWAR, Pakistan (November 18, 2024)** – A gun battle between Pakistani security forces and militants in the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the death of one Pakistan Army commando and six militants on Saturday, November 16th. The clash occurred during a search operation in the Lur Maudan area of Tirah Valley, bordering Afghanistan. A second commando sustained injuries during the intense exchange of gunfire and explosions.
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group operating in the region, is suspected to be responsible. The Pakistani government has consistently blamed the TTP for increased terrorist activity within the country, alleging that the group operates from sanctuaries in Afghanistan. This incident follows a recent surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, a trend observed since the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in 2021. The Pakistani government officially designates the TTP as a banned organization.
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