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A report by the Islamabad-based Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) indicates a significant increase in violence-related incidents in Pakistan in 2025. There has been a 25% rise in incidents, resulting in a 20% increase in fatalities compared to 2024. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are the most affected provinces, accounting for the vast majority of incidents and deaths. The surge in violence is attributed to factors including clashes with Afghanistan and the activities of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

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Pakistan Grapples with Soaring Terrorism, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hit Hardest

Karachi, Pakistan – December 4, 2025 – Pakistan is facing a significant surge in terrorism, with a 25% increase in violence-related incidents in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a report released by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), an Islamabad-based think tank.

The report, published Wednesday, reveals that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province is the epicenter of the escalating violence. KP and Balochistan together account for over 96% of the 3,187 fatalities and 92% of all recorded incidents of violence from January to November 2025. In 2024, there were 2,546 deaths and 1981 injuries. The figures include civilians, security personnel, and militants killed in anti-terror operations.

“Till November, an overall surge of 25% was observed in violence, which resulted in 3,187 deaths in comparison to 2,546 casualties in 2024, a rise of around 20%,” the CRSS report stated. The fatalities were reported from 1,188 incidents of violence, including terror attacks and counter terrorism operations.

The rise in violence comes after clashes and tense relations with neighboring Afghanistan. The Pakistani government has accused the banned terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) of orchestrating numerous attacks since the collapse of their ceasefire agreement in November 2022.

The CRSS report underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy to address the root causes of extremism and restore peace and stability in the affected regions.

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