Two girls' schools blown up in N Waziristan

Police on Monday confirmed that two girls' schools in Pakistan’s North Waziristan district were blown up late on Sunday night.

No group has as yet taken responsibility for the explosions, District Police Officer Saleem Riaz said.“This is a militant act,” Riaz said, adding that no one was hurt in the attacks as they took place late at night. He said the cases would be lodged under anti-terrorism laws.

The overall security situation across the country remained stable for many years following the Zarb-e-Azb Operation, with most militant leaders and fighters fleeing to neighboring Afghanistan, but attacks have picked up since late last year.