In addition, Pakistani jets are carrying out aerial patrols over Kandahar after recent airstrikes, security sources said.

Pakistan has irrefutable evidence that these acts of terrorism were committed by Khwarij in accordance with the instructions of their leadership and handlers based in Afghanistan,” it added.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 7:50 a.m. local time inside the station’s main hall. The victims, men aged 68, 55 and 51, suffered minor injuries and were swiftly treated by emergency medical teams.

However, the security forces were able to intercept the bomber, foiling what it called a “major attack” on civilians and security forces in Bannu city.

Fortunately, Hazim Bangwar and all members of his team remained unharmed.

The US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, in a post on X, stated that they stood “steadfast with Pakistan” after the “horrific” attacks in the aftermath of the blasts.

However, according to medical reports, the child is in a stable condition.

He explained that some individuals misused his Facebook photos and falsely portrayed him as the target killer.

The airstrikes, reportedly involving 200 Israeli fighter jets targeted key components of Iran’s nuclear programme.

Pakistan and India have established contact