Suicide Bombing in North Waziristan Exposes Persistent Security Failures in Pakistan

In a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges plaguing northwest Pakistan, a suicide bombing on Saturday claimed the lives of at least eight soldiers and injured 25 individuals—among them civilians and children. The attack targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan’s Khadi village despite an imposed curfew aimed at facilitating tighter control for security forces. North Waziristan, long known as a hotbed for terrorist activity, continues to harbor elements of the Pakistani Taliban and other armed groups that exploit the region's rugged terrain and complex tribal dynamics. This latest attack underscores Pakistan’s enduring struggle to maintain sovereignty over its...