Three terrorists are still hiding inside the premises, but they are not near the student neighborhood, according to security sources
All students and teachers present at Cadet College Wana were safely rescued as the operation against terrorists entered its final phase, security sources confirmed on Tuesday.
“The operation will end in a comprehensive manner,” the source said, stressing that security personnel were committed to eliminating the remaining terrorists present in the college premises. “The security operation will continue until the last terrorist is sent to hell,” added the security source.
A worker rescued by security forces said The Express PK Press Clubadding that at the time of the attack, construction of a mosque was underway inside the college. He added that the number of terrorists involved could be more than three.
Security sources said at least three terrorists were still hiding within the college grounds. However, authorities confirmed that they were not near the students’ residential area.
Students of Cadet College Wana have expressed their unwavering resolve following a cowardly terrorist attack on the college, praising the Pakistan Army for providing them with opportunities for education and peace in the region.
One of the students said, “Pakistan Army established this cadet college for us so that we can gain access to education, peace and progress.
Condemning the attackers, the student added: “These cowardly terrorists always wanted the children of Waziristan to remain deprived of education so that they can impose their evil ideology. »
“They tried one more time, but they failed – and they always will,” he said, reflecting the students’ strong spirit in the face of adversity.
According to an ISPR statement issued on Monday, terrorists attempted to storm the college that morning. The attack began with a suicide explosion at the main entrance, injuring 15 civilians and four security personnel. The injured officials were identified as Naib Subedar Tabish, Lance Havaldar Shakeel and soldiers Abdullah and Waqas.
Authorities confirmed that security forces responded quickly, attacking the attackers before they could enter the college premises. In the ensuing firefight, two terrorists were killed. A mine clearance and search operation was then launched in the surrounding area.
On Tuesday, it emerged that around 650 people were still stuck in the college. Independent media platform THE Khorosan Journals wrote on X that security forces were currently developing a plan to evacuate the students.
UPDATE: There are a total of 537 students present at the College of Cadets, of which 137 have already been evacuated.
The remaining children are trapped in the school due to crossfire. However, they were not taken hostage, but remained stuck in the clashes while…– The Khorasan Journal (@khorasandiary) November 11, 2025
The authorities clarified that the students had not been taken hostage but remained confined to their dormitories, with the attackers occupying the administrative block opposite the student block. Khorasan Newspapers wrote on X.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan had provided evidence to Afghanistan showing how individuals there received training before launching attacks inside Pakistan. Express News reported.
He warned that if Kabul failed to curb these elements, Islamabad would have no choice but to take necessary measures.
Addressing the media in the capital, Naqvi said a suicide blast at Islamabad’s G-11 took place at 12:39 p.m., leading to martyrdom of 12 people and injury to 27 others. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had ordered immediate medical assistance to the injured.
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According to the minister, the suicide bomber had planned to enter the premises of the district court but, failing to do so, he exploded near a police vehicle. “Our first priority is to identify the suicide bomber,” he said.
Naqvi further said a vehicle-borne suicide bomber detonated at an entry point in Wana a day earlier, where clearance operations were still underway. He said evidence pointed to Afghan involvement in the Wana attack as communications links were established with Afghanistan.
“The elements involved in the attack on the court will also be exposed,” he said, reaffirming that Pakistan would not compromise on its security. “We are aware of what Afghanistan is doing, but those who caused the legal incident will face the consequences,” Naqvi added.
