Local tribal communities near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur district declared their readiness to stand with Pakistan's security forces against militant threats between 9:16 PM and 11:46 PM UTC on February 25, 2026, as reported by @FaisalKAchakzai on X. Residents stated they are geared up to defend their land if escalation occurs, according to the post. The source quoted locals saying, “This is our home. We protect it first,” emphasizing loyalty amid high tensions near the frontier. Separately, @Natsecjeff on X reported that over 300 high-ranking Tajik activists and others on TikTok declared support for Pakistan, noting Tajiks as natural allies against the Taliban despite a trust deficit. These statements follow the killing of Fi Sabilillah Foundation cameraman Adnan Khan by unknown assailants in Bajaur between 8:46 PM and 9:16 PM UTC earlier that evening, as previously reported by @LalWazir19 on X, and a mortar strike by security forces that eliminated TTP militants planning a suicide attack near the border.
