Conflict · Kohat, Pakistan · November 12, 2026

Ten police officers and 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 10:44 PM ET

Fighters ambushed police returning from a mine in Kohat district, killing 10 officers. Authorities said 18 fighters also died. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility. Gold mining along rivers in the region has been a source of tension.

Why it matters

Attacks on police show continuing insurgent violence in the northwest.

Background

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seen repeated militant attacks.

The story so far

1. Nov 11Militants kill at least 10 police in northwest Pakistan
2. Nov 12Ten police officers and 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 12, 3:35 AM ET
• BBC Urdu ↗Nov 11, 10:44 PM ET
• AP via Wikipedia ↗November 11, 2026

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