People transport a man, who was inured in the militant attack on a police post in Hangu district, upon arrival at a hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan. (AP Photo)An ambush by Islamist militants at a police post in northwest Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed at least 11 police officers and injured dozens of others, in the second such incident this week, police said.The attack took place in Hangu district near the Afghan border on Wednesday. The area, according to a Reuters report, has long served as a den for militant groups.According to a report, police said the militants initially used quadcopters laden with explosives to attack the police post ahead of ambushing it. The police statement added that in an hours-long gun battle with the attackers, security forces killed 15 of them while receiving heavy casualties.Pakistan blames Afghanistan over militant safe havensIslamabad has accused Afghanistan of harbouring militant havens on its territory and training them to attack Pakistan. Afghanistan’s Taliban government has rejected the allegations and said that, “militancy is Pakistan’s domestic problem,” Reuters reported.11 officers killed; no group claims responsibilityThe ambush at the police post led to the killing of 11 police officers, and 28 others were hospitalised with injuries. The local police added that among those who were killed was Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, who had led reinforcements to the scene, Al Jazeera reported.The Islamist militants have recently started using quadcopters with improvised explosive devices (IED) to target police checkposts in border areas in Pakistan, Reuters reported. However, no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.Attack follows another deadly suicide bombingThe ambush in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province comes a few days after a suicide bombing killed 15, including 12 Pakistani army soldiers, in the nearby district of Tank. The suicide attack was carried out by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or Pakistan Taliban.Story continues below this adPakistan leaders condemn attackPakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the border checkpost attack in Hangu.“Police have always served as the frontline force in the fight against terrorism,” Sharif said. The prime minister reaffirmed the government’s firm resolve to eliminate terrorism “in all its forms” from the nation, PTI reported.The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram