At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest PakistanPESHAWAR, Pakistan, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in northwest Pakistan killed at least 11 security personnel and three civilians, including a child, a security official said. "As a result, eight police and Frontier Corps personnel present inside the seminary were martyred and 10 others injured," he said. - Chinese targeted -Elsewhere, three police personnel and three militants were also killed during a search operation in Shangla district. Beijing has poured billions of dollars into Pakistan in recent years, but Chinese-funded projects have sparked resentment and their citizens have frequently come under attack. "In light of this, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the district police launched a joint operation today under a coordinated strategy."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 17, 2026 08:42 UTC