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Pakistan sees 27% increase in terror attacks in May: Report V iolence drive by militancy increased by 27 per cent in Pakistan in the month of May compared to the preceding month, revealing the deep prevalence of terrorism-linked threats to the country, a think tank report stated. Advertisement Militant and terror groups regained momentum during May after a brief period of relative decline, said a monthly security assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) released on Monday. Despite the rise in terrorist activity, security forces intensified counterterrorism operations across the country. 15 security officials killed in militant attack in northwest Pakistan According to data released in the report, the country witnessed 128 terrorist attacks during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 per cent increase. Balochistan emerged as the most affected province during May. The region recorded 71 terrorist attacks, compared with 34 in April, representing a 109 per cent increase. In May, 71 civilians, 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees were killed, while 147 civilians, 35 security personnel and three peace committ…

Pakistan sees 27% increase in terror attacks in May: Report The report also showed a sharp increase in suicide attacks as the country witnessed six suicide attacks during May

Mounting Security Challenges and Regional Strategic Shifts - Pakistan ... Militant violence in Pakistan surged significantly in March 2026, with 146 attacks recorded nationwide—an increase of about 76 percent compared to 83 in February—indicating a clear resurgence in militant activity. While fatalities declined to 106 from February’s 139, reflecting a broader spread of violence rather than isolated large-scale attacks. Regionally, Balochistan remained the most affected with 59 incidents, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (51) and the tribal districts (35), with the latter bearing the highest human cost. The pattern suggests a strategic shift toward sustained, high-frequency, low- to medium-intensity attacks aimed at maintaining pressure and exhausting security forces. This trend, concentrated along Pakistan’s western border, indicates that militant networks retain operational capacity despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts, and that instability is likely to persist in the near term. Counter-terrorism operations intensified in March, with 69 notable operations conducted compared to 40 in February, indicating a significantly higher operational tempo. These operations resulted in 21…

Pakistan sees 27 pc increase in terror attacks in May: Report Representational image Islamabad : Militancy-driven violence spiked 27 per cent in Pakistan last month compared to the preceding month, showing the deep prevalence of terrorism-linked threats to the country, according to a think tank report. Militant and terror groups regained momentum during May after a brief period of relative decline, said a monthly security assessment released on Monday by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). According to the report, the country witnessed 128 terrorist attacks during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 per cent increase. In May, 71 civilians, 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees were killed, while 147 civilians, 35 security personnel and three peace committee members were injured. The report showed that compared to April, civilian fatalities increased from 37 to 71, representing a 92 per cent rise, while security personnel fatalities surged from 28 to 68, marking a 143 per cent increase. The report also showed a sharp increase in suicide attacks as the country witnessed six suicide attacks during May, including f…

Pakistan sees 27% increase in terror attacks in May: Report - Daily Pioneer June 03, 2026 Pakistan sees 27% increase in terror attacks in May: Report Copy Link X WhatsApp Share By Sajjad Hussain Militancy-driven violence spiked 27 per cent in Pakistan last month compared to the preceding month, showing the deep prevalence of terrorism-linked threats to the country, according to a think tank report. Militant and terror groups regained momentum during May after a brief period of relative decline, said a monthly security assessment released on Monday by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). According to the report, the country witnessed 128 terrorist attacks during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 per cent increase. In May, 71 civilians, 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees were killed, while 147 civilians, 35 security personnel and three peace committee members were injured. The report showed that compared to April, civilian fatalities increased from 37 to 71, representing a 92 per cent rise, while security personnel fatalities surged from 28 to 68, marking a 143 per cent increase. The report also showed a shar…

Pakistan sees 27 pc increase in terror attacks in May: Report | World News Militancy-driven violence spiked 27 per cent in Pakistan last month compared to the preceding month, showing the deep prevalence of terrorism-linked threats to the country, according to a think tank report. Militant and terror groups regained momentum during May after a brief period of relative decline, said a monthly security assessment released on Monday by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). According to the report, the country witnessed 128 terrorist attacks during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 per cent increase. In May, 71 civilians, 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees were killed, while 147 civilians, 35 security personnel and three peace committee members were injured. The report showed that compared to April, civilian fatalities increased from 37 to 71, representing a 92 per cent rise, while security personnel fatalities surged from 28 to 68, marking a 143 per cent increase. The report also showed a sharp increase in suicide attacks as the country witnessed six suicide attacks during May, including four vehicle-borne…

Pakistan's Terror Problem Is Getting Worse: Attacks Jump 27% In May ... Islamabad: Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in terrorism-related violence in May, with the number of attacks increasing by 27 per cent compared to the previous month, according to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The monthly security assessment, released on Monday, said militant groups regained momentum after a brief decline in activity, highlighting persistent security challenges across the country. Breaking It Down What recent attack occurred in Balochistan targeting military personnel? How has the security situation in Quetta changed recently? What are the implications of the Balochistan Liberation Army's recent actions? Created with AI. Errors are possible According to the report, Pakistan recorded 128 terrorist attacks in May, up from 101 attacks in April. The violence claimed the lives of 71 civilians, 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees, while 185 others were injured. Also Read: Pakistan Economy Stares at Major Crisis With Petrol at PKR 380, Inflation Shoots 300% The report noted a particularly steep rise in civilian casualties. Civilian …

High-profile attacks persist in June despite overall decline in terrorism: PICSS <p>Despite several high-profile attacks, Pakistan witnessed a decline in overall anti-state violence and related security incidents during June, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based think tank.</p> <p>According to PICSS — an Islamabad-based think tank that monitors terrorism, anti-state violence and related security trends — 184 militants were killed in operations by Pakistani security forces, accounting for the largest share of the total 262 fatalities.</p> <p>On the other hand, 52 civilians and 26 security forces personnel lost their lives during the month.</p> <p>The breakdown of the injured showed that 63 civilians, 50 security forces personnel, 18 pro-government peace committee members and three terrorists were wounded.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-1/2 media--right media--embed media--uneven' data-original-src='https://www.dawn.com/news/2004555'> <div class='media__item media__item--newskitlink '> <iframe class="nk-iframe" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="height:250px;positi…