In addition to the fatalities, thousands have been injured in the clashes, according to data from hospitals across the country.

Organizers of the protest said on social media that the protest turned violent when the Pakistani military opened fire on.

"The terrorist was taken into custody following a meticulously planned operation," Gondal said.

"Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, along with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of civilians and law.

The army has since deployed additional troops to the area as the search for militants continues.

Among the dead were seven army members and one paramilitary soldier.

All four jail sentences Khan received ahead of the February national election have now been overturned or suspended.

She emphasized that the TTP has been involved in the killing of both Pakistani and foreign citizens.

Police are still verifying the exact number of passengers on the bus at the time of the collision.

The attack, which occurred on Monday, is the latest in a series of strikes that have unsettled the region.