LAHORE: Inter-Services Public Relations Director-General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry will address a press conference today, Tuesday, to brief the media on the prevailing security situation and other key national matters. According to official information, the military spokesperson will hold the presser at 2pm.
The briefing comes at a time when Pakistan continues to face a sharp rise in terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Terror-related incidents have increased significantly since 2021, following the return of the Afghan Taliban to power in Afghanistan. Consequently, security forces and law enforcement agencies remain on high alert across several regions.
Recently, at least five people lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries in terrorism-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On Monday, an improvised explosive device struck a cement factory vehicle in Lakki Marwat district, killing one person and injuring nine others, including two women. Meanwhile, on Sunday, unidentified attackers shot dead four policemen in separate incidents in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, further heightening security concerns.
Subheading: CRSS report highlights alarming rise in violence
In addition, a Centre for Research and Security Studies annual report highlighted a troubling surge in violence during 2025. The report recorded a 34 percent increase in overall violence, making 2025 the most violent year in the past decade. The findings showed that Pakistan has experienced a sustained escalation in violence for five consecutive years since 2021.
According to the report, 2025 witnessed 3,417 fatalities and 2,134 injuries among civilians, security personnel, and militants across 1,272 incidents, including terrorist attacks and counterterrorism operations. This marked a notable rise compared to 2,555 fatalities reported in 2024.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suffered the heaviest impact, with fatalities rising from 1,620 in 2024 to 2,331 in 2025, reflecting a 44 percent year-on-year increase. Similarly, Balochistan recorded an upward trend, as fatalities increased from 787 to 956.
Together, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan accounted for more than 96 percent of all fatalities and nearly 93 percent of violent incidents nationwide during 2025.
