TTP Launches Fresh Retaliatory Attacks In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 11 Killed

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 08:34 IST

TTP and affiliate militants targeted six cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Peshawar, Bannu, Budhber, Nowshera, Waziristan and Kohat.

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has launched a fresh wave of retaliatory attacks across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, targeting multiple cities and police installations in a coordinated offensive. According to security sources, at least 11 people have been killed, including seven policemen, while several others sustained injuries in the attacks.

TTP and affiliate militants targeted six cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Peshawar, Bannu, Budhber, Nowshera, Waziristan and Kohat. Militants attacked Peshawar’s Matni Police Station, Siri-Khawara Police Station and Budhber Police Station, triggering heavy exchange of fire. In Waziristan, rockets were fired at Mir Ali’s Police Station. TTP affiliates also attacked Bannu’s Kashoo Pul, Domail and Merraan Police Stations, with multiple casualties feared.

Heavy firing was reported in Nowshera, where drones were also spotted. Security forces attempted to shoot them down amid the ongoing operation. Due to heightened security threats, authorities closed all entry and exit points in Bannu and Kohat cities. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have beefed up security at all police stations and summoned all officers and constables to report on duty immediately.

The escalation follows Pakistan’s cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan on February 26, which Islamabad said targeted TTP hideouts along the frontier. Afghan authorities, however, claimed civilian casualties and strongly condemned the action. The strikes triggered sharp reactions from Kabul, and border tensions intensified with reports of firing and troop movements along certain sectors. The February 26 operation marked a significant escalation in the already fragile Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship.

The provincial administration has sought additional assistance from the Frontier Corps (FC) to counter the security threats. Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administrations have issued special directives for public safety, urging citizens to remain vigilant in markets and mosques and to report any suspicious activity.

The violence comes after TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud announced his support for the Afghan Taliban in audio and written statements. He ordered his fighters to carry out destructive attacks inside Pakistan, declaring that a new operation has been launched under the name “Defencing Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan." The announcement signalled a direct alignment with the Afghan Taliban regime and a renewed offensive posture.

Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Afghan Taliban government of providing safe havens to TTP militants operating from Afghan soil. Kabul has denied the allegations, insisting that Pakistan’s security challenges are internal matters. Since the Afghan Taliban’s return to power in 2021, TTP activities have surged, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with previous ceasefires collapsing and violence resurging.

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