Highway Reopened After Suicide Attack At Bhakkar Checkpost

On February 25, 2026, the main inter-provincial highway linking Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with Punjab was reopened after a temporary closure due to a suicide attack at the Dajil checkpost in Bhakkar. The attack occurred on February 24 at around 7 PM, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to four others. According to reports, CCTV footage captured the attacker approaching the checkpost before detonating explosives, leading to heightened security measures in both DI Khan and Bhakkar districts. Following the incident, traffic was suspended as authorities conducted a search operation. Traders expressed significant concern over the closures, particularly with Ramazan underway, warning of potential shortages and financial losses if transport disruptions continued. Sohail Ahmed Azmi, President of the Markazi Anjuman-i-Tajiran, stated, "The prolonged suspension of traffic was compounding the difficulties faced by the business community," emphasizing the urgency of restoring transport routes to prevent market shortages.