Pakistan’s military thwarted a suicide attack on a Frontier Corps camp in Jandola, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 10 TTP militants. The assault began with a massive explosion followed by a gun battle. No official casualty figures for security personnel or civilians were disclosed. This is the second major militant attack in Pakistan this week, highlighting rising regional security threats.
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