Pakistan Faces Escalating Violence Amid Surging Terrorist Activity
Violence in Pakistan surged by 46% in Q3 2025, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst affected. The country reported 901 fatalities and 599 injuries primarily from terror incidents. The increase comes amidst intensified militant violence and expanded counter-terror operations, with civilians being the most targeted group.
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Pakistan continues to grapple with rising terrorist activities, experiencing a 46% surge in violence during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent media report. The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains the most affected region amidst growing terror threats.
The country recorded at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries, involving civilians, security personnel, and terrorists across 329 violent incidents. These ranged from terror attacks to counter-terror operations, The News reported, citing data from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
Amidst the escalation, Pakistan saw 11 fatalities in a suicide attack near Quetta's FC headquarters. This underscores the intensified militant violence, projected to surpass last year's death toll with one quarter yet to be completed, as highlighted by the CRSS report.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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