In South Waziristan, a terror attack was stopped, injuring seven civilians.

Seven people were hurt when a suicide attempt on a Pakistan Army checkpoint in South Waziristan was stopped.

In the Azam Warsak area, militants reportedly tried to use a car loaded with explosives to attack a military checkpoint.

The car was caught and destroyed before it could reach its destination by security personnel who were on high alert.

The suicide attacker was killed during the operation, but significant deaths were avoided thanks to the prompt action.

Security personnel blocked off the area and started a search after the event.

Seven injured people were transferred to District Headquarters Hospital Wana for treatment, according to hospital officials.