Militants attacked the Khazina Banda checkpost in Hangu, killing nine policemen and injuring 28 others. The assault drew condemnation from Pakistan's top leadership and renewed focus on militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The assault on a checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes days after another deadly clash in the volatile border province, where authorities have blamed a growing wave of attacks on militants operating…