Pakistan witnessed a sharp escalation in militant violence in June 2025, with 78 terrorist attacks claiming 94 lives including 53 security personnel while injuring 189 others, according to the latest monthly security assessment released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The PICSS report paints a grim picture of the security landscape, noting a heavy toll on both security forces and civilians. Among the fatalities were 53 members of the security forces, 39 civilians, and two peace committee members. At least 189 individuals were wounded, including 126 security personnel and 26 civilians, while six militants were also reported killed during the attacks.
In a robust response to the surge in violence, Pakistani security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations throughout the country. According to the report, these operations led to the elimination of 71 militants. However, the offensives also resulted in the deaths of two security personnel and two civilians. Ten militants and five civilians were wounded in these engagements, while 52 suspected militants were arrested—most of them hailing from the settled districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The cumulative human cost of both terrorist violence and state-led countermeasures in June reached 175 deaths. These included 55 security personnel, 77 militants, 41 civilians, and two peace committee members—highlighting the deadly scale of the conflict.
The report further notes that during the first half of 2025 (January to June), Pakistan endured 502 terrorist attacks, which left 737 people dead—including 284 security personnel and 273 civilians. In the same period, security forces killed 688 militants in counter-terrorism operations across various regions.
The PICSS report underscores the resilience and resolve of Pakistan’s security apparatus amid mounting challenges, but also calls attention to the sustained threat posed by militant networks. The think tank warns that without a comprehensive and coordinated national strategy, the cycle of violence could persist with grave implications for internal stability.
