Nine soldiers were martyred and five others injured in a suicide attack in the general area of Jani Khel, Bannu district, on Thursday, said ISPR.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a motorcycle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy in Jani Khel, Bannu.
Nine soldiers, including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali, embraced martyrdom, while five others suffered injuries.
Security forces have cordoned off the area, and sanitisation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said..