Trends - Terrorism in Pakistan

Editorial: Pakistan cannot afford to lose so many security personnel in terrorist attacks

Regional integration and hosting bloodthirsty terrorist groups cannot go hand in hand.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 07:51am

Pakistan Army officer martyred, 7 terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR

30-year-old Major Sibtain Haider, who was leading his troops from the front, embraced martyrdom during intense exchange of fire, says ISPR.

Updated 09 Oct, 2025 12:20pm

Lt col, major among 11 personnel martyred in KP’s Orakzai IBO: ISPR

“During the conduct of operation, 19 Indian-sponsored khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops,” ISPR says.

Updated 08 Oct, 2025 11:51pm

Judge taken hostage after assailants torch Kharan Qazi court

No group has claimed responsibility so far after armed men stormed into court building in Balochistan's Maskan Kalat area.

Updated 07 Oct, 2025 08:06am

Cop martyred as miscreants attack police checkpoint in KP’s Kohat

FC official injured; 3 IEDs recovered so far in the clearance operation.

Updated 06 Oct, 2025 01:08pm

Soldier martyred, another injured by unknown assailants in KP’s Bannu: police

Police spokesperson says team dispatched to the site of the incident to collect information.

Published 05 Oct, 2025 05:24pm

Tirah elders to meet militant groups, ask them to leave valley

The jirga has asked for at least 10 days to meet militant commanders in Tirah, sources say.

Updated 04 Oct, 2025 09:05am

7 ‘India-sponsored’ terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Sherani IBO: ISPR

ISPR says the terrorists were actively involved in “numerous terrorist activities” in the area.

Updated 03 Oct, 2025 04:51pm

One killed as militants strike in two KP districts

9 injured as IED goes off near patrolling party in Peshawar; civilian killed, 2 cops injured in attacks in Lakki Marwat.

Published 03 Oct, 2025 06:58am

Four policemen among nine injured in Peshawar blast: official

Initial investigation shows device was planted on the route of a police mobile, says Peshawar CCPO.

Updated 02 Oct, 2025 10:24pm

September sees militants ‘on back foot’ amid drop in violence: reports

If current trends continue, think tanks warn 2025 may be the "deadliest year" in decade in terms of militant violence.

Published 02 Oct, 2025 09:20am

September sees militants ‘on back foot’

If current trends continue, think tanks warn 2025 may be the "deadliest year" in decade in terms of militant violence.

Updated 02 Oct, 2025 08:58am

Taliban govt welcomes Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan’s stance against foreign military bases in Afghanistan

Afghan govt deputy spokesperson says "any false concerns or baseless allegations regarding Afghanistan are strongly rejected".

Updated 28 Sep, 2025 03:59pm

Security forces kill 17 ‘India-sponsored’ terrorists in KP’s Lakki Marwat: ISPR

Weapons and ammunition recovered from slain terrorists, military’s media wing says.

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 07:59pm

At least 4 injured as blast derails 6 Jaffar Express bogies in Balochistan’s Mastung district

“The train was coming from Peshawar to Quetta and there were 270 passengers on board,” says Pakistan Railways spokesperson.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 12:22am

Digital battlefield: Militants vs the state in the war of narratives

Militants are outpacing the state by turning gaming apps, social media, and AI into weapons of propaganda and recruitment, proving the war of narratives is as decisive as the war on the ground.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 01:11pm

Afghan govt spokesperson says leaders shouldn’t make ‘provocative’ statements, stresses need for talks

Afghanistan cannot be held responsible for attacks in Pakistan; TTP is Pakistan's "internal issue," Zabiullah Mujahid says.

Updated 21 Sep, 2025 06:47pm

Tump assistant commissioner freed by kidnappers after three months

Sources say Hanif Noorzai was freed in Tump and later informed the authorities about his release; BLF had claimed responsibility.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:10am

Five terrorists gunned down in Khuzdar, says ISPR

4 alleged militants killed in Kech; 3 dead in Dera Bugti landmine blasts.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 09:08am

Dozens of terrorists killed in Bannu, Lakki Marwat operations

Senior official says vehicle blown up by IED in Balochistan's Mand area; martyred men include army captain.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:27am

PM Shehbaz vows ‘full-force response’ to terrorism after 19 soldiers martyred in KP

Says Afghanistan must choose between terrorists and Pakistan, attends high-level meeting on counter-terrorism with army chief; 45 terrorists killed in KP operations.

Updated 13 Sep, 2025 10:09pm