2025 Bajaur bombing

The 2025 Bajaur bombing was a roadside bomb attack that occurred on 2 July 2025 in the Nawagai area of Bajaur District, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. An IED exploded under a government vehicle carrying senior administrative officers, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Attack

The explosion detonated around 1:45 p.m. near Sadiqabad Phatak on Nawagai Road in Khar Tehsil.
The bomb targeted a convoy of government officials, killing all those onboard, a nearby civilian, and wounding others.

Aftermath

Police officials initially suspected the involvement of the Deobandi jihadist militant organization, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. The day after the attack, 3 July, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

Response

Domestic

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari condemned the blast, expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, and offered prayers for the injured.