Balochistan witnessed a severe escalation in terrorist incidents in 2025, resulting in the deaths of 827 individuals, including 287 security personnel and 440 civilians, according to the provincial government’s report. During the year, security forces killed 745 militants in the province.
The report noted that Balochistan experienced 940 terrorism-related incidents, including six suicide attacks, multiple firing and bomb blasts, IEDs, hand grenades, rockets, and landmine explosions. In addition, 1,349 people were injured in these attacks.
The year also claimed the life of Additional Deputy Commissioner Hidayatullah Baloch in a terrorist attack in Surab. Among the districts, Turbat recorded the highest number of incidents at 109, followed by Qalat with 88, Awaran 75, Quetta 65, Mastung 57, and Panjgur 43.
Specific attacks included 265 bomb blasts, 213 hand grenade attacks, 93 incidents of arson targeting government buildings, 27 attacks on railway tracks, and multiple assaults on the Jaffar Express train. Additionally, three attacks targeted polio teams, while 27 assaults were carried out on mobile towers. Gas pipelines were attacked eight times, and 27 incidents targeted settlers. The Assistant Commissioner of Ziarat, abducted earlier in 2025, has still not been recovered.
The provincial report stated that in 78,000 operations conducted by security forces and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), 745 terrorists were neutralized.
IG Police Balochistan Mohammad Tahir praised the police’s performance, stating that despite the surge in terrorist incidents, the department had responded effectively in multiple situations, successfully thwarting attacks on police stations. He emphasized that merit-based appointments, adherence to SOPs, and the establishment of an accountability branch had strengthened policing.
Tahir also noted increased allocations for the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF), enhanced manpower, modern weaponry, and the near completion of the Safe City project. Bulletproof vehicles have already been provided to police, with more to follow, and detailed security plans have been developed to ensure the safety of Quetta.
The report underscores the persistent security challenges in Balochistan, highlighting both the evolving tactics of terrorist networks and the proactive measures being taken by provincial authorities to safeguard civilians and security personnel.
