Bombing at Peace Gathering in Pakistan's Swat Valley Kills 14

A suicide bomber — someone who blows themselves up to harm others — killed 14 people and wounded 22 at a peace rally in Pakistan's Swat Valley on 2 August 2026. Hundreds had gathered to urge the government to stop growing violence. The area saw 154 terrorism deaths in July, over twice June's count. No group claimed responsibility. Pakistan blames Afghanistan's Taliban for sheltering attackers; Kabul denies it.