The facts regarding the incident of 19 November 2025 in Bara Tirah have been deliberately distorted by certain groups that continue to exploit civilian suffering for anti state propaganda. This statement provides the verified details of the event and exposes the misleading narrative being circulated by facilitators of the Khawarij terrorists.
According to confirmed information, a curfew had already been imposed in Tirah. On 19 November, in the area of Bar Qambar Khel Narhao in Bara Tirah, terrorists belonging to the Fitna-al-Khawarij launched an attack on Pakistan Army posts. The attack included the use of small and heavy weapons as well as a quadcopter drone.
Security Forces responded swiftly and effectively. During the exchange, the untrained and incompetent Khawarij operators mistakenly dropped an explosive from their drone onto a nearby civilian locality. This caused the unfortunate martyrdom of two civilians. Three Khawarij terrorists were also injured due to the same incident and the timely response of Security Forces.
Once the factual details became known, local residents expressed solidarity with the Pakistan Army and distanced themselves from the Khawarij threat.
Despite these verified facts, PTM, Afghan based Khawarij facilitators and their political supporters are attempting to portray the civilian casualties as the result of Security Forces actions. This narrative is baseless and intended solely to advance anti state propaganda.
It is important to note that on the same day, 19 November, Khawarij terrorists opened fire on a child in South Waziristan, resulting in the minor’s martyrdom. Yet the same groups remained silent and offered no condemnation of this targeted act of terror.
Khawarij terrorists, along with their local support networks, continue to use civilian populations as human shields. The public is urged to recognize the true nature of these elements and reject their propaganda efforts. Pakistan’s Security Forces remain committed to protecting civilians, countering terrorism and ensuring stability across the region.
