Publication Type: Annual Security Report

Annual Security Report

Pakistan’s Comprehensive National Security Profile 2025

January 7, 2026 · PICSS Editorial Desk

Overall violent incidents rose to 1,548, a 29 percent increase from 2024, while fatalities surged by 75 percent to 3,413. Injuries climbed by 54 percent, underscoring that violence in 2025 was not only more frequent but significantly more destructive. Militancy reasserted itself as the primary driver of insecurity, while civilians and security forces alike remained highly exposed despite expanded counter-terrorism operations