Pakistan records decline in terrorist attacks and security-related violence during June: PICSS

Pakistan experienced a noticeable decline in anti-state violence and terrorism-related incidents during June

Pakistan experienced a noticeable decline in anti-state violence and terrorism-related incidents during June despite several high-profile attacks, according to a new report released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based think tank that monitors terrorism and national security trends.

The report found that security forces intensified counterterrorism operations throughout the month, resulting in the deaths of 184 suspected terrorists, the largest share of the 262 total fatalities recorded during June.

Alongside the militant casualties, 52 civilians and 26 members of the security forces lost their lives in various incidents across the country.

The report also documented injuries sustained during the month. A total of 134 people were wounded, including 63 civilians, 50 security personnel, 18 members of pro-government peace committees, and three suspected terrorists.

Compared with May, Pakistan witnessed a significant improvement in several key security indicators. Fatalities among security forces declined by 62 percent, while civilian deaths fell by 27 percent. The number of militants killed also decreased by 32 percent, reflecting an overall reduction in violence.

Injury figures also showed a downward trend. Casualties among security personnel dropped by 43 percent, civilian injuries decreased by 57 percent, and injuries involving militants declined by 67 percent compared with the previous month.

PICSS further reported a sharp decline in kidnapping incidents. A total of 27 kidnappings were recorded in June, down from 54 cases in May, representing a 50 percent reduction. During the same period, Pakistani security agencies arrested at least 27 suspected terrorists in various intelligence-based operations.

The number of militant attacks also fell during June. According to the report, 108 terrorist attacks were recorded compared with 128 attacks in May, reflecting a decline of approximately 16 percent.

Despite the overall improvement, the report noted that Pakistan continued to face several high-impact terrorist incidents. At least four suicide attacks were carried out during the month, including three vehicle-borne suicide bombings. Among the most significant was the attack targeting Sindh Rangers in Karachi on June 27, which claimed the lives of three security personnel.

For comparison, the country witnessed six suicide attacks in May, four of which involved vehicle-borne explosives.

The province-wise analysis revealed mixed security trends across the country. Balochistan experienced the most significant improvement, with militant attacks falling from 71 in May to 49 in June, a decline of 31 percent

The merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as FATA, also recorded progress. The number of attacks dropped from 22 to 17, representing a 23 percent decrease.

However, the rest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed a slight deterioration in the security situation. The province recorded 37 attacks during June, compared with 32 in May, marking a 16 percent increase.

One of the deadliest incidents occurred on June 9, when terrorists attempted to seize a Federal Constabulary post in the Hassan Khel area of Peshawar. The attack resulted in the deaths of six FC personnel, while four others were injured. Security forces responded with a counter-operation in which **eight terrorists were killed.

According to the report, Sindh also experienced an increase in militant activity, recording four attacks in June compared with only one in May. Meanwhile, Punjab reported just one terrorist attack, while Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan remained free of militant attacks during the month.

Looking at the broader picture, PICSS report 2,166 fatalities across Pakistan during the first six months of 2026, including 1,442 suspected terrorists, 404 civilians 307 security personnel, and 13 members of pro-government peace committees. An additional 1,137 people were injured during the same period.

The report also noted that Pakistan ranked first on the Global Terrorism Index 2025, with terrorism-related deaths increasing by 6 percent during the previous year, underscoring the country’s continuing security challenges despite recent improvements.