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Coverage dated November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026

10 police, 18 militants killed in Pakistan's northwest

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Gunmen attacked police during an operation against illegal gold mining in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing 10 officers, while 18 militants died in the ensuing fighting, an official police statement said.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Militants ambush police vehicles in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 10 officers (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Police say militants have ambushed vehicles carrying police officers in northwestern Pakistan, triggering a gunbattle that killed at least 10 officers

  2. New York Post

    At least 10 cops killed after militants ambush police vehicles in Pakistan (opens New York Post)

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    A militant ambush on police vehicles in Pakistan's Kohat district has killed at least 10 officers, including two senior officials.

  3. Triblive

    Militants ambush police in Pakistan, sparking gunbattle that kills 10 officers and 18 militants (opens Triblive)

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    PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Militants ambushed vehicles carrying police officers in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, triggering a gunbattle that killed at least 10 officers and 18 militants, officials said.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    10 police, 18 militants killed in Pakistan's northwest (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Gunmen attacked police during an operation against illegal gold mining in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing 10 officers, while 18 militants died in the ensuing fighting, an official police statement said.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Ten police officers, 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan attack (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Officers were returning from a mine in Kohat district when fighters opened fire on them, authorities say.