Two soldiers killed during military operation in Pakistan’s northwest: Army

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 21, 2026 at 01:40 PM

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On Saturday, two Pakistani soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border when an explosive-laden motorcycle rammed a security convoy vehicle. The Pakistani military reported that at least five armed fighters, described as "khawarij," were also killed during the operation in Bannu district. The army stated that the bomber was stopped before reaching civilians and law enforcement. Pakistan has accused the Taliban administration in Kabul of harboring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), though Kabul denies the allegations. The Pakistani military stated that operations against the perpetrators would continue, regardless of their location, and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation.

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