Explosion Rocks North Waziristan, Heavy Gunfire Reported Amid Rising Militancy

• An explosion occurred in Mir Ali Bazar, North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Thursday morning, followed by heavy gunfire.
• The nature of the explosion is unconfirmed; casualties and damage details are still awaited as the area is cordoned off.
• This incident follows a recent attack on a Pakistan security camp in Boya, North Waziristan, where a suicide bomber targeted a military headquarters.
• The region faces a surge in militant activity by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) after a ceasefire collapse.
• Militant violence has sharply risen across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with frequent attacks on army and paramilitary units.

Why It Matters: North Waziristan hit by another explosion and gunfire, highlighting escalating militant violence in Pakistan.