Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Checkpoint Kills Eight, Injures Five

The attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlights rising militancy since the Afghan Taliban's return to power.

Four police officers, two paramilitary members, and two civilians were killed in the bombing near Mir Ali.
The bomber used a motorbike rickshaw to carry out the attack at the checkpoint.
The condition of three of the five injured is critical, with victims transferred to a local military hospital.
The attack was claimed by the militant group 'Aswad ul-Harb,' according to local reports.
Pakistan has experienced increased violence, with 29 suicide attacks last year marking the deadliest year since 2014.