Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Pakistan Violence Surges by 46% in Q3 2025
In Pakistan, there has been a big jump in violence recently.
More people have been killed and hurt in attacks and operations.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region is the worst affected, with the most deaths.
The report shows that the number of deaths this year is close to last year's total.
Most of the deaths were outlaws, but many civilians and security personnel also died.
The government is trying to stop the violence, but it remains a significant issue.
Overall violence in Pakistan surged by 46% in Q3 2025.
There were 901 fatalities and 599 injuries reported.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the worst-hit region, accounting for most fatalities.
The number of deaths in 2025 is nearing the total for 2024.
Civilian and security personnel deaths increased in the quarter.
- Who
- The Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS)
- What
- A 46% surge in violence in Pakistan, with 901 fatalities and 599 injuries, including civilians, security personnel, and terrorists.
- When
- Q3 2025
- Where
- Pakistan, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan most affected.
- Why
- The increase in violence includes terror attacks and counter-terror operations.
CRSS Report
Government
Causes of Violence
CRSS Report
The CRSS report indicates an intensification of militant violence and expanded scale of counter-terrorism operations contribute to the surge.
Government
The government view is not stated in this article.
Areas Affected
CRSS Report
The CRSS report highlights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan as the most affected areas due to their proximity to Afghanistan.
Government
The government view is not stated in this article.
- Total Fatalities in Q3 2025
- 901
- Injuries
- 599
- Total Violence Incidents
- 329
- Fatalities by Outlaws
- 516
- Civilian Deaths
- 219
- Security Personnel Deaths
- 166
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fatalities
- 638
- Balochistan Fatalities
- 230
