Violence Escalates in Northwest Pakistan as Security Summit Approaches

Militant attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claim lives amid heightened tensions and security measures ahead of the Asian summit in Islamabad.

Two Pakistani police officers were killed and two others wounded in an attack by suspected militants in the city of Tank.
The Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, are suspected to be behind the attack, though no group has claimed responsibility.
In a separate incident, four militants were killed by the military in North Waziristan, a district bordering Afghanistan.
Recent violence in Pakistan coincides with preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Islamabad on October 15.
Authorities have increased security in Islamabad, including deploying troops and closing schools, to ensure safety during the summit.