The blast took place in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, emergency service Rescue 1122 said. (@osamabinjavaid/X/ image enhanced using AI)A suicide bomber attacked a police post in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing 11 people and injuring 30 others, news agencies reported, citing authorities. The blast took place in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, emergency service Rescue 1122 said. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment, while rescue teams recovered the bodies from the scene.According to initial local reports, the attack occurred at the Aman Mela Check Post in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan. An explosives-laden vehicle allegedly rammed into the checkpoint before exploding. The nature of the attack was still being assessed, although authorities described it as a suspected suicide attack.Eleven people killed and 30 injured in a blast in Dera Ismail Khan.Darazinda Aman Mela Joint Check Post is a security and anti-smuggling checkpoint located in the Drazanda subdivision of the Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan pic.twitter.com/AMFk9eu2TP— Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid) September 26, 2026 Additional police personnel were dispatched from Dera Ismail Khan to the site as rescue and security operations continued.The attack comes amid a surge in militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in areas close to Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan. The province has faced repeated attacks targeting police and other security personnel in recent months.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Saturday’s blast in the initial reports available.Dera Ismail Khan has previously been the scene of militant attacks. In February, militants carried out separate attacks targeting police and security posts in and around the district.Pakistan has experienced a sharp increase in militant violence in its northwestern regions, with the Pakistani Taliban, or Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), among the groups active in the area. Pakistani authorities have repeatedly accused militants operating from Afghanistan of carrying out attacks, while Afghanistan’s Taliban government has denied allowing its territory to be used against Pakistan.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 InstagramTags:suicide blast