4 FBR officials, traffic policeman martyred in DI Khan attacks: police

4 FBR authorities, traffic policeman martyred in DI Khan attacks: police.

Key points

• Muhammad Irfan Mughal Published October 6, 2026 Updated October 6, 2026 11: 50pm.
• On Sept 18, a major attack in the old Police Lines in KP's Kohat asserted 23 lives and injured concerning 100 others.
• According to Controller of Examinations Qaiser Anwar had, the examinations scheduled from Oct 7 to 10 would be rescheduled, with the new examination schedule beginning on Oct 12.
• Dera Ismail Khan District Police Officer Ziauddin Ahmad informed Dawn that two of the four FBR office-holders were serving with the board on a contractual basis.
• The funeral prayers for Highway Traffic Police Constable Habib and and FBR authorities Rehmatullah and Sulaiman were held at Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines, the statement stated.

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While a separate attack on a highway traffic police mobile near the Mufti Mahmood Chowk bypass left a constable martyred and another injured, police stated on Tuesday, DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Four Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) authorities were martyred in firing by unidentified assailants near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan.

Meanwhile, the assailants fled after the attacks, prompting police to cordon off the areas and launch search operations, the police continued. An investigation into the incidents is underway.

In the other attack near the Mufti Mahmood Chowk bypass, unidentified assailants opened fire on a highway traffic police mobile, martyring the police official driving the vehicle. Another official was injured and taken to the District Headquarters Teaching Hospital for treatment, police remarked.

Senior police authorities visited the hospital after the attacks and reviewed the situation, according to the police.

Afterwards, a police statement stated the martyred traffic police constable and two of the FBR authorities had been laid to rest.

In practice, the funeral prayers for Highway Traffic Police Constable Habib and and FBR authorities Rehmatullah and Sulaiman were held at Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines, the statement stated.

While authorities laid floral wreaths on the bodies and prayed for the departed souls, it went on, police personnel presented a guard of honor to the deceased.

In practice, the funeral prayers were attended by MNA Faisal Amin Gandapur, DI Khan Commissioner Dawar Khan, Station Commander Brigadier Salman Adil Shah, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Maken, DPO Ziauddin Ahmed, FBR authorities, senior police and security officers, representatives of other administration departments, political and social figures and relatives of the deceased.

Speaking on the occasion, RPO Ghulam Mubashir Maken remarked the sacrifices of the martyrs would not go in vain, and the fight against terrorism would continue with full resolve.

He remarked the sacrifices of the personnel were a source of pride for the state and the nation and assured the bereaved families that the state would not leave them alone and would provide them with all feasible backing.

"Such cowardly attacks can not weaken our resolve, " the RPO remarked, adding that police and other law enforcement agencies were united and committed to eliminating terrorism.

He described the martyred personnel as national heroes and remarked their sacrifices would further strengthen the resolve of law enforcement agencies to continue their efforts for peace and security.

President Asif Ali Zardari additionally expressed grief over the martyrdom of the office-holders and the constable and concern over terrorism incidents in the district, according to a statement posted on X. He.

"The president stated that the individuals of Pakistan and security agencies stand like an iron wall against terrorism fuelled by foreign patronage and local facilitators. He affirmed that the Pakistani individuals would carry this struggle to its logical conclusion, " the statement stated.

He expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb additionally strongly condemned the firing incident at Qureshi Mor, a statement by his ministry stated.

"He paid tribute to Arm Guard Rahmatullah and Sepoy Sulaiman. This person lost their lives in the line of duty. He additionally extended his profound condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls to rest in eternal peace, " the statement read.

It further quoted the minister as saying that the "tragic incident is a matter of deep grief for the entire FBR fraternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the martyred authorities."

Aurangzeb directed that all relevant aspects of the incident be pursued in coordination with the concerned authorities and expressed the hope that the perpetrators would be identified and brought to justice, the statement remarked.

Meanwhile, mobile phone services. It had remained suspended throughout DI Khan district for three days, were restored, providing relief to residents and traders.

Meanwhile, the prolonged suspension had disrupted communication and affected routine commercial and public activities throughout the district.

Meanwhile, the restoration of mobile services additionally came after the postponement of the second annual matriculation examinations scheduled to commence on Oct 7.

Notably, the authorities have not publicly linked the suspension of mobile phone services to the attacks. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incidents and the identity of the assailants were not immediately available.

KP has been witnessing terrorist attacks and security challenges for a long time.

Sept 2026 particularly witnessed a significant deterioration in Pakistan's overall security environment, accompanied by growing political, economic and regional pressures, according to Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).

Militant violence rose substantially, with 225 attacks recorded nationwide, compared with 199 in August, representing a 13.1 per cent rise and the highest monthly total recorded in 12 years.

On Sept 27, 14 individuals, including two rescue office-holders, were martyred and 35 sustained injuries after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a police checkpost in and then targeted an ambulance taking bodies to hospital in DI Khan.

On Sept 18, a major attack in the old Police Lines in KP's Kohat asserted 23 lives and injured concerning 100 others. Eight terrorists were killed during an overnight clearance operation.

Taken together, the developments around 4 FBR officials, traffic policeman martyred in DI Khan attacks: police point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.