Archive · 24 May 2025
Pakistan 7th for Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons
Pakistan was the seventh most-affected country for civilian casualties from explosive weapons in 2024.
Although there was a 9% decrease in overall casualties compared to 2023, the number of incidents rose by 11%.
Most harm was caused by non-state actors like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS-KP).
The BLA caused a significant increase in casualties.
This highlights the need for improved civilian safety.
Pakistan ranked 7th globally for civilian casualties from explosive weapons in 2024.
The report recorded 790 civilian casualties, including 210 deaths in Pakistan in 2024.
Though total casualties decreased by 9% from 2023, incidents increased by 11%.
Non-state actors caused 76% of civilian harm.
BLA and IS-KP were major perpetrators.
- Who
- Civilians, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS-KP), and unknown non-state actors.
- What
- Pakistan ranked 7th globally for civilian casualties from explosive weapons in 2024.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- The report highlights civilian casualties from explosive weapons, primarily due to actions of non-state actors such as BLA and IS-KP.
- Civilian Casualties (2024)
- 790
- Civilian Deaths (2024)
- 210
- Rank
- 7th
- Incidents Increase (2024)
- 11%
- BLA Civilian Casualties
- 119
- IS-KP Civilian Casualties
- 45
- Non-State Actors' Share
- 76%