Trends - Terrorism in Pakistan

Rail line blown up as wave of blasts rocks Balochistan

No casualties reported; seven explosions occur in Quetta, Dera Murad Jamali.

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 08:54am

Afghan forces open fire across border to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into Pakistan: DG ISPR

Lt Gen Chaudhry says 67,023 IBOs have been conducted across the country since Jan 2025.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 03:28pm

Separate blasts target police checkpoint, CTD vehicle in Quetta; no loss of life reported

Unknown motorcyclists hurled a grenade at a checkpost on Qambrani Road; CTD vehicle headed to scene escapes IED blast.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 12:10pm

3 terrorists killed in clash with Bannu police

According to officials, the terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the Ahmadzai police station; 5 cops injured in clash.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 08:55am

Girls’ school destroyed in Tank bomb attack

Attackers planted IED inside the building; no casualties reported.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:43am

3 cops martyred in terrorist attack on police checkpost in Hangu: CTD

Reports of heavy casualties among terrorists, with one death confirmed, CTD statement says; KP CM seeks report from police chief.

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 12:24pm

‘One eye on the barrel, the other on the sky’: How police in Bannu are dealing with evolving militant tactics

After the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, leaving behind military equipment, not only did militants’ attacks increase manifold, but the lethality of their attacks also spiked.

Updated 01 Dec, 2025 10:32am

Peshawar FC bombing

AS the year draws to a close, there is no let-up in acts of terrorism, particularly incidents in KP. A disaster was...

Updated 26 Nov, 2025 08:28am

Perpetrators of Peshawar FC HQ attack likely Afghan citizens, says KP police chief

Says authorities have identified the location where the terrorists spent the night before attacking the FC Headquarters.

Published 25 Nov, 2025 06:12pm

Suicide attack at Islamabad district court planned by TTP’s Noor Wali Mehsud, says info minister

Tarar says terrorists scouted multiple locations but "failed to reach their target" due to security.

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 05:00pm

22 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s Bannu: ISPR

Says sanitisation operation being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists in the area.

Published 25 Nov, 2025 10:39am

Frequent terror attacks compel Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital to upgrade mass emergency services

320 mass emergencies handled in last few years, including suicide and bomb attacks, says hospital's spokesman.

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 09:18am

Soldier injured in Bannu terrorist attack

Police official confirms attack, says injured soldier taken to Combined Military Hospital in Bannu cantonment.

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 09:16am

Outfit behind Police Lines attack rears its head again

Though Monday’s attack hasn’t been claimed by Jamaatul Ahrar so far, observers point to social media chatter that indicates JuA was involved.

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 09:47am

In pictures: Aftermath of suicide attack on FC headquarters in Peshawar

The attack, which occurred shortly after 8am, targeted the premises located on Saddar Road, one of the city’s busiest routes.

Updated 24 Nov, 2025 01:59pm

3 FC men martyred in suicide attack on force’s headquarters in Peshawar

"One terrorist blew himself up at the gate, while two others tried to enter the premises but were gunned down by FC personnel,” says Peshawar CCPO.

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 07:09am

Special branch to be made separate unit to check terrorism in KP

CM approves major overhaul of special branch to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities.

Updated 24 Nov, 2025 09:26am

A tale of two cities

Public frustration and insecurity are as lethal as the threat of terrorism itself.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:55am

Questions for Kabul

While the Taliban are often dismissive of Pakistan’s concerns, it will be hard for them to brush aside the issues raised by the UN body.

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 08:33am

Terrorism incidents on the decline, but situation still unsatisfactory: CM Bugti

Chief minister gives an in-camera briefing to Balochistan MPAs; urges House to propose effective strategies to fight the menace.

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 08:18am

2 cops martyred, 4 injured as police van targeted in KP’s DI Khan

Van driver, constable slain; remotely controlled bomb detonated when armoured vehicle was patrolling as usual.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:05pm

Security forces kill 7 terrorists in KP operations: ISPR

Four terrorists killed in Mohmand, two in Lakki Marwat and one in Tank, ISPR says.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:05pm

TTP ‘serious threat’ in South and Central Asia, receiving support from de facto Afghan authorities, UNSC told

"The TTP has conducted numerous high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan soil, some of which incurred mass casualties," says Denmark's envoy.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:36pm

TTP operative gets 31-year jail term

According to CTD officials, Muhammad Tahir was found in possession of 2kg of explosive material and live electronic devices.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:00am

Terrorist killed in failed attempt to blow up bridge in Bannu after IED detonates prematurely

Police spokesperson says other terrorist involved in the plot escaped; search operation has been launched to locate him.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:55am

38 terrorists killed in four separate KP operations: ISPR

Military’s media affairs says operations were carried out between November 15 and 17, adding that terrorists belonged to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:54pm