At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan
At least 16 people, including five police officers, were killed in a militant attack on a mosque in Pakistan's Kohat district. Security forces are currently engaged in a gun battle with the attackers.
Why it matters
This incident represents a significant escalation in regional security instability and highlights the ongoing threat of terrorism in Pakistan.
By Usman Zahid BBC News , Reporting from Islamabad Published 18 September 2026, 11:13 BST Updated 20 minutes ago At least 16 people, including five police officers, have been killed after a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque in north-western Pakistan, according to a senior police official in Peshawar.
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