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Terrorism in Pakistan

Around 80% attacks in Pakistan carried out by Afghans: Khawaja Asif

Around 80% attacks in Pakistan carried out by Afghans: Khawaja Asif

Defense minister says Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership is in “direct and indirect contacts” with Kabul, however, there is no “reduction in the hatred and enmity” from the Afghan side.

▶‘Blood will not go in vain,’ police chief says as Kohat blast toll rises

‘Blood will not go in vain,’ police chief says as Kohat blast toll rises

At least 21 people, including 16 police personnel, were martyred and 103 injured in Kohat mosque blast.

3 DAYS AGO

Six soldiers martyred, 10 TTP terrorists killed over past three days: Military

Six soldiers martyred, 10 TTP terrorists killed over past three days: Military

Terrorists killed in multiple engagements between Sept 15 and 17 in the country’s northwestern province, according to a statement from the military's media wing.

4 DAYS AGO

Pakistani troops patrol along Pakistan-Afghanistan border fence at Big Ben post in the Khyber district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 3, 2021. (AFP)

TTP–Afghan Taliban nexus: Inside the cross-border terrorist network

The Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan’s links with the Afghan Taliban have become a defining factor in the security challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

August 2, 2026

Decades of violence in Pakistan has led to significant social and financial costs, damaging economic activity, disrupting development, and placing additional burdens on state resources.

The economic toll of terrorism on Pakistan's economy over decades

Pakistan’s decades-long battle against terrorism has carried a major economic cost, with losses exceeding $152 billion through infrastructure damage, reduced investment, trade disruption and increased security spending.

August 1, 2026

Terror network exposed as facilitator reveals extortion, illegal fatwas and seminary links

Terror network exposed as facilitator reveals extortion, illegal fatwas and seminary links

Experts emphasize need for transparent oversight, registration, and regulation of seminaries to prevent exploitation of religious institutions for terrorism.

July 22, 2026

24 Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists killed in Bannu, adjoining areas: Pakistan military

24 Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists killed in Bannu, adjoining areas: Pakistan military

Says, ‘In the last 24 hours following the fierce fire exchanges in Bannu district and adjoining areas, 24 khwarij (terrorists) belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al-Khwarij’ have been killed.

July 17, 2026

Pakistani soldiers keep watch at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman, Balochistan province on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Rescued Pakistani child reveals systematic sexual abuse at terrorist facilities

A boy rescued by Pakistan Army describes systematic sexual abuse at facilities controlled by Fitna al-Khawarij in northwestern Pakistan near border with Afghanistan.

June 13, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Budget Session of the National Assembly in Islamabad on June 13, 2026. (PMO)

Pakistan PM urges national unity, respect for military sacrifices

Shehbaz Sharif states terrorism persists in two provinces of the country with foreign backing, with the government investing in border security to curb it.

June 13, 2026

Six federal constabulary officials martyred for the Motherland in the Hassan Khel area.

6 Pakistani paramilitary officers martyred in terrorist attack

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi attended the funeral service at Federal Constabulary headquarters, pledging to stand with the families of the martyred officers.

June 10, 2026