Pakistan: Terror attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claim 152 lives in 2025

ANI April 7, 2025 319 views

Pakistan faces a severe terrorist threat in early 2025, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bearing the brunt of escalating violence. The first quarter saw 152 lives lost, including civilians, police, and security personnel, highlighting the region's ongoing security challenges. Militant attacks increased by 42% in January, demonstrating the persistent insurgency along the Afghanistan border. Security forces are actively combating these threats, successfully neutralizing infiltration attempts and engaging terrorist groups.

"Eight khwarij terrorists were sent to hell" - ISPR Military Statement
Peshawar, April 7: During the first quarter of 2025, terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) resulted in the deaths of 152 people, including police officers, security personnel, and civilians, ARY News reported.

Key Points

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Terrorist attacks surge 42% in January 2025 nationwide

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KP province suffers highest casualties among all regions

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Security forces killed 16 militants attempting border infiltration

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Civilians most vulnerable with 45 deaths and 127 injuries

According to a report released by the KP Police, 302 individuals were also injured in these incidents.

The report noted that civilians were the most affected, with 45 deaths and 127 injuries reported between January and March.

The police force lost 37 members, with 46 others sustaining injuries. Additionally, the Frontier Corps (FC) suffered the loss of 34 personnel, with 43 more wounded in the attacks, Ary News reported.

Meanwhile, security forces have killed 16 terrorists who were trying to infiltrate into the country through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in KP's North Waziristan district, the military's media wing said on Sunday, according to a report by The News International.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that security forces detected the movement of a group of militants attempting to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border into the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan district during the night of April 5-6.

"Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. After an intense exchange of fire, eight khwarij [terrorists] were sent to hell, while four khwarij got injured," the statement said.

According to data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think-tank, the nation saw a significant rise in terrorist activity in January 2025, with a 42 per cent increase compared to the previous month.

The report revealed that there were at least 74 militant attacks across the country, resulting in 91 deaths, which included 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Additionally, 117 people were injured, including 53 members of the security forces, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.

KP remained the worst-affected province, followed by Balochistan. In KP's settled districts, militants carried out 27 attacks, resulting in 19 fatalities, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two militants.

Reader Comments

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Ahmed K.
This is heartbreaking 💔. Innocent civilians and brave security personnel paying the price for this violence. When will this cycle end? My prayers are with all the affected families.
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Sadia R.
The numbers are staggering - 152 lives lost in just 3 months. While I appreciate our security forces' efforts, I wonder if we need a different approach to counter-terrorism. More boots on the ground doesn't seem to be solving the root problem.
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Farhan T.
Salute to our brave FC and police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. These terrorists don't represent Islam or Pakistan. We must stand united against them!
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Mehak N.
The 42% increase in attacks is terrifying 😨. What's being done to protect ordinary citizens going about their daily lives? Schools, markets, mosques - nowhere feels safe anymore.
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Zubair A.
Good to see some success at the border with those 16 terrorists stopped. But we need to do more to prevent these attacks before they happen. Intelligence work needs more funding and better coordination between agencies.
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Rukhsana B.
My cousin serves in FC in that region. Every day we worry. The government must provide better equipment and protection for our forces. They're risking everything while we sit safely in cities.

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Pakistan Terror Attacks Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Violence Pakistan-Afghanistan Border ISPR Militant Infiltration
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