After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, bomb blasts have started happening in Pakistan. In the latest development, at least seven people were killed and 16 others injured in a massive bomb blast on monday (April 28, 2025) outside the office of a pro-government peace committee in South Waziristan, northwest Pakistan.
The blast took place in Wana, the main city of South Waziristan district, which was once considered a stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban. news agency The Associated press quoted local police chief Usman Wazir as saying that the bomb specifically targeted the peace committee office, which openly opposes the Tehreek-e-Taliban pakistan (TTP). This committee also plays a role in resolving local disputes. police officials described the explosion as very powerful, causing many casualties and damage at the scene.
No organization took responsibility
At present, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, suspicion is being raised on the TTP. It often targets security forces, civilians and organizations that are considered to be collaborating with the Pakistani state. The Pakistani Taliban may be a separate organization, but it still has very good relations with the Afghan Taliban and the Taliban took power in afghanistan after the withdrawal of US and NATO troops in 2021.
Tension also remains on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border
This explosion has taken place just a day after the pakistan Army announced the killing of 54 terrorists during an operation in North Waziristan district. According to news agency AP, those terrorists had tried to enter pakistan from Afghanistan. Along with this, there has been an atmosphere of instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border for a long time.
The resurgence of the Pakistani Taliban has been a major concern for Islamabad, especially after many of its leaders and fighters found safe haven in afghanistan after the Taliban took over.
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