A high-profile Pakistani military officer, Major Moiz Abbas, was killed in an ambush by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Waziristan. Abbas was known for his role in capturing Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman during the 2019 India-Pakistan skirmish. The attack also claimed the lives of over a dozen security personnel. Pakistan’s army chief attended Abbas’s funeral, while the TTP bragged about the strike, promising to release footage soon.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another casualty in Pakistan’s long-running fight against militants—it’s a symbolic blow. Abbas was tied to a major flashpoint in India-Pakistan tensions, and his death underscores how fragile security remains in regions like Waziristan. The TTP’s bold claim and the army chief’s presence at the funeral signal this will escalate tensions, both domestically and with neighboring India. For Pakistan, it’s a grim reminder that militant groups still strike hard, even against high-value targets.