DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Unknown armed men set a petrol pump on fire near Potta area on Dera-Tank road here on Wednesday night, causing extensive damage. No loss of life was, however, reported.

According to police, the attackers stormed the fuel station, tied up the staff with ropes, and then set the premises ablaze before fleeing the scene. The petrol pump was operated by the Wana Welfare Association (WAWA), a well-known charitable organisation from South Waziristan.

The WAWA has been actively working for the past two decades to promote education among underprivileged children in Waziristan and is widely recognized for its social welfare initiatives.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the spot and successfully brought the fire under control. The blaze caused severe damage to the petrol pump infrastructure.

The police have started an investigation into the incident, while the motive behind the attack remains unknown.

Published in Dawn, January 23rd, 2026