The week under review (28 Aug–3 Sep) witnessed a marked deterioration in Pakistan’s overall security environment, with militant attacks increasing by 52.5% from 40 to 61 and fatalities more than doubling from 32 to 74. Balochistan remained the principal theatre of violence, accounting for the bulk of the escalation, while KP also experienced a significant…
Militant activity declined by 31%, from 58 to 40 attacks, with the daily average falling by 21%; however, fatalities rose from 29 to 32, mainly due to civilian deaths increasing from 14 to 27, while security forces fatalities fell from 11 to five. Injuries declined from 47 to 28. Balochistan remained the main theatre with…
Pakistan’s security environment remained volatile during the reporting period, characterised by sustained militant violence, an intensified counterterrorism campaign, growing political debate over governance and security, and active diplomatic engagement on regional security issues. While security forces maintained operational momentum and eliminated a significant number of militants, militant groups retained the capability to conduct high-impact attacks, […]
During the reporting period (24–30 July 2026), Pakistan’s security situation remained volatile, with militant attacks increasing slightly from 27 to 30 compared to the previous week. The attacks resulted in 54 fatalities and 36 injuries, marking a sharp rise in casualties despite the modest increase in incidents. Balochistan remained the most affected province, although attacks […]
During 3–9 July, Pakistan’s security environment deteriorated as militants carried out 37 attacks, killing 108 people and injuring 65, with security forces suffering 45 fatalities. Balochistan remained the epicentre of the violence, accounting for 25 attacks and 102 deaths, as coordinated assaults, infrastructure sabotage and expanding militant activity show the province’s worsening security situation, compounded […]
During the week under review (12–18 June), militant violence intensified across Pakistan, with the number of attacks increasing by 32 percent from 19 during the previous week to 25. The attacks resulted in 27 deaths and 69 injuries. Although the overall death toll declined marginally from 28 recorded during the preceding week, civilian fatalities doubled […]
The reporting period (5–11 June 2026) was marked by heightened militant activity,intensified counterterrorism operations, growing political tensions in several regions, andcontinued diplomatic engagement by Pakistan amid evolving regional security challenges.Militant groups maintained a high operational tempo, conducting 19 attacks nationwide thatresulted in 28 fatalities, including eight security personnel, 12 militants, and eight civilians. Inresponse, security […]
Between 1 and 4 June 2026, militant violence remained geographically dispersed across Pakistan, with 14 attacks resulting in six fatalities and eight injuries. The attacks involved a range of tactics, including targeted killings, IEDs, grenade attacks, mortar fire, infrastructure sabotage, and a failed suicide bombing attempt. The merged tribal districts recorded the highest number of […]
Islamabad, May 1, 2026: Pakistan recorded a second consecutive month of improving security indicators in April 2026, with militant attacks and related casualties declining markedly, according to new data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) documented 85 verified militant attacks in April, […]
During the week (17–23 April 2026), militant activity increased slightly to 19 attacksfrom 17, while fatalities remained stable at 17 and injuries declined, indicating continuedmoderate-intensity violence without major escalation. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained the mostaffected region, with districts such as Bannu and Lakki Marwat witnessing the highestcasualties, reflecting ongoing engagements between militants and security forces. The […]
