Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- At least five people were killed when a police vehicle was attacked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, amid rising militant activity and TTP tensions.

At least five people were killed on Tuesday after a police vehicle came under attack in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistani media reported.

The assault took place in the Karak district, according to security officials cited by Dawn. Specific details about how the attack was carried out have not been released.

Pakistan's Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, condemned the attack, offering condolences to the families of the victims and vowing that the government would continue efforts to combat militant violence.

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