Pakistan: TTP claims responsibility for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attack; 23 dead
Northwestern Pakistan witnessed a brutal wave of attacks by the Pakistani Taliban, claiming the lives of 20 security personnel and three civilians. Coordinated assaults, including a suicide bombing at a police training school, highlight a disturbing surge in militancy. Prime Minister Sharif vowed to eradicate terrorism, while Islamabad's accusations against Afghanistan escalate tensions. 
