Four terrorists killed as banned outfits clash in Tirah

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KHHBER: Four terrorists were killed in an armed clash between two groups of proscribed organisations in Tirah on Saturday.

Sources said the clash occurred in Kola locality of Akkakhel where armed affiliates of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and Jamaatul Ahrar exchanged fire after developing differences over the distribution of money they had earned from illegal drugs.

Those who were killed included Tayyab, Salman alias Sudais alias Asad, Saqi alias Shafeeq and Deewana.

The deceased were stated to be affiliated with Jamaatul Ahrar.

Published in Dawn, January 18th, 2026

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