Their arrests followed the earlier detention of Sanjay Roy, a former police volunteer.

Citing diplomatic sources, the report indicates that Durrani was dismissed last Tuesday, following tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban-led government.

He stressed that peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was closely tied to the security situation in neighboring Afghanistan.

Gathered at their home in Lahore, Iqbal’s relatives clutched a photograph of him, struggling to comprehend why he was targeted.

Pakistan’s military reported that 14 soldiers and police officers, along with 21 militants, were killed.

Ten vehicles were set ablaze, according to officials.

Senior Superintendent of Police Manzoor Buledi confirmed the incident to Reuters, noting the presence of several injured policemen.

Pakistani consular officials in Iran have been dispatched to Yazd to assist with the aftermath of the tragedy, the official.

Pakistani military said the militants wanted to cross the border into Pakistan.

Khan has formally submitted his candidacy for the election scheduled for October, according to his adviser.