Malakand insurrection (1994–1995)

Malakand insurrection (1994-1995)
Date1 November 1994 – 19 June 1995
Location
Result

Pakistani victory

  • Suppression of rebellion
Belligerents
 Pakistan TNSM
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Sufi Muhammad
Units involved

 Pakistan Army

FCKP(N)
TNSM
Black turbans
Foreign jihadists
Strength
Unknown 10,000+
Casualties and losses
~12 killed ~28 killed
26+ wounded

Malakand revolt refers to an insurrection by Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi under the command of Sufi Muhammadin Malakand Division on the basis of a demand for Sharia law. Multiple areas were captured by the militants. The uprising was quashed by the Pakistan army, captured areas were liberated and a peace deal was negotiated. It was the first Salafi jihadist uprising in Pakistan.