Two Pakistani soldiers killed in IED blast

E-Paper | May 22, 2026

PESHAWAR: Two Pakistan soldiers were killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up near their vehicle close to the Pak-Afghan border, the ISPR said.

Officials on Thursday evening confirmed that the soldiers died in a remote controlled IED attack, which took place in the Ghulam Khan area.

Earlier seven soldiers were injured in a road accident in the FR area of Bannu, when a military vehicle overturned near Saidgai.

Authorities confirmed that the vehicle was returning from Mir Ali when the accident took place.

The injured have been shifted to the CMH hospital in Bannu.

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Ashok R.Prabhu

Jul 25, 2014 12:21am

All it means that in spite of the ongoing operations,some terrorists have managed to escape.

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Arif Aslam Khan

Jul 25, 2014 01:36am

@Ashok R.Prabhu Obviously, Salt & Pepper will remain for some time.

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Malik

Jul 25, 2014 02:02am

May Allah bless their soul. These jawans done excellent work for us to live in liberty and we are proud of their services. I only pray that our opportunistic politicians learn some lesson from these soldiers and give up their bad habit of thievery, lying, double dealing and dishonesty.

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Nazir

Jul 25, 2014 02:20am

Salute to our soldiers who have sacrificed almost everything for the motherland.

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independentthinker

Jul 25, 2014 02:47am

These are the true heroes of Pakistan! Giving their lives, so that the rest of us live in peace. I hope their sacrifices will not go unnoticed and our government will provide all the assistance and protection that their families will need in the future. May God continue to bless our brave men and women on the front line and our beloved country!

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