A suicide bomber strikes a wedding in northwestern Pakistan and kills 7 people

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM

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A suicide bomber attacked a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 25. The attack occurred at the home of a pro-government community leader, Noor Alam Mehsud, while guests were celebrating. No group has claimed responsibility, but suspicion falls on the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), who have conducted similar attacks in the region. The TTP has been emboldened since the Afghan Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan in 2021, with many finding refuge there. The wounded were transported to a local hospital, where some are in critical condition.

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