September 8, 2026
A fire caused by an electric spark broke out in the urology ward of Bannu's Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital. All patients were evacuated, Rescue 1122 arrived within five minutes, and no casualties were reported.
September 6, 2026
Nine people were killed in six unrelated shooting incidents in Bannu on Saturday, among them a seven-year-old boy and his 15-year-old sister killed in what police describe as a blood feud. These were criminal and family disputes, not militant attacks.
July 21, 2026
The ISPR announced that security forces killed 24 militants in intelligence-based operations in Bannu district and adjoining areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in a separate counterterrorism campaign running parallel to Operation Shaban in Balochistan. The militants belonged to the banned group Fitna al-Khawarij (the ISPR designation for TTP-aligned groups) and were involved in multiple recent terrorist activities. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered. One more militant was killed and eight suspects detained in a follow-up operation on July 20.
June 22, 2026
Bannu police say two back-to-back remote-controlled explosions struck a passenger vehicle and then a rescue car in the Phing Musakhel area; no group has claimed the attack, which authorities are treating as terrorism.
Players in action during Zalmi Women Cricket League season 2 in Peshawar. PHOTO: PR The second day of the Zalmi Women Cricket League Season 2 in Peshawar concluded successfully with all three matches being crucial. The league is organized by Peshawar Zalmi and Zalmi Foundation in association with Ufone 4G, UN Women and Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. After the success of season 1, season 2 is also underway with great excitement in Peshawar. Three matches were played on the second day at the Hayatabad Sports Complex. In the first match, Hazara defeated Bannu by 81 runs. Hazara scored 125 runs
March 6, 2025
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited Bannu today, following the foiled terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment by Khwarij on 4 March 2025. According to ISPR, during the visit, the COAS was briefed on ongoing operations and the overall security situation of the area. He also visited Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Bannu to inquire about the health and well-being of the injured soldiers, acknowledging their resilience and unwavering dedication. The COAS commended the high morale and steadfast resolve of the troops, reaffirming that Pakistan Army would continue to serve as a bulwark against terrorism
A rendering showing police officers standing guard as a health worker administers polio drops to a child during a polio vaccination campaign. — AFP/File PESHAWAR: More than 100 policemen providing security to polio vaccination teams in restive border areas went on strike on Thursday after a series of deadly militant attacks this week. Police deployed regularly to protect door-to-door polio workers are often attacked by militants waging a war against security forces. Hundreds of police and polio workers have been killed in the past decade. “Police officers will not be performing polio duties,” said a police officer involved in the
August 2, 2023
ISLAMABAD: A three-year-old boy in Bannu, Pakistan, has been paralysed for life due to the wild poliovirus, highlighting the continued threat of polio in areas with limited healthcare and unsanitary conditions. This is second polio case reported in Bannu. Despite efforts by the government to eradicate the virus, the incident emphasizes the need for further action. The Federal Health Minister expressed concern and stated that the disease is preventable. While no child has been paralysed by polio in Pakistan since 2021, the virus still poses a threat in certain districts. Resistance from conservative locals and extremists has hindered vaccination efforts,
May 18, 2023
BANNU: Security forces gunned down two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Jani Khel, District Bannu on the reported presence of terrorists. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Resultantly, two terrorists were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and innocent citizens. Meanwhile, locals of the area appreciated Security Forces’ operation and assured of their full support in eliminating the
December 20, 2022
BANNU: Security forces on Tuesday claimed to have killed all the militants who laid siege at the Counter-Terrorism Department’s compound in Bannu. The forces had launched an operation to free the hostages taken by militants in the compound earlier today. As many as seven officials were also injured in the operation against terrorists. The operation was conducted by the Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army and all hostages were reportedly recovered from the CTD compound. Sources said clearance operation is now underway at the security facility. Authorities also declared an emergency in all hospitals in the district. Schools
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