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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the terrorist attack that targeted a security checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan, according to a statement issued on September 28, 2026. The ministry stated that the Kingdom categorically rejects all forms of terrorist and extremist acts. It reaffirmed its support for Pakistan and its efforts to preserve security and stability in the country. The statement offered sincere condolences to the families of the deceased, the government and the people of Pakistan while wishing recovery to the injured.
The assault took place on September 26 when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the police checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistani officials indicated that the detonation killed at least 11 individuals and left about 30 others wounded. Most of the casualties were security personnel and civilians passing by the area, local police chief Safdar Baloch told reporters. The district has faced repeated security incidents in recent years.
Gunmen subsequently attacked an ambulance ferrying casualties from the blast site. Pakistan’s state broadcaster reported that the ambush killed two rescue workers at the scene. The dual attacks escalated the overall toll from the event.
A comparable militant strike in the same district in December 2025 resulted in the deaths of five police officers in a bombing and shooting claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, according to Arab News. Such incidents illustrate the continuing threat posed by extremist groups in northwestern Pakistan. Pakistani authorities have intensified operations against militants in the province.
The foreign ministry’s announcement aligns with Saudi Arabia’s longstanding position against terrorism in all its manifestations. The statement was distributed by the Saudi Press Agency on Monday. Investigations into the latest attack remain ongoing as Pakistani forces seek to identify those responsible.
