Terrorism in Pakistan
While kinetic response may temporarily disable violent actors, it will not address underlying factors providing ideological fuel to insurgencies.
Updated 18 Mar, 2025 09:47am
Cops thwarted nearly a dozen attacks on police stations in the past few days; commander of a banned outfit was among three terrorists killed.
Published 17 Mar, 2025 04:49pm
Military's media wing says 3 terrorists killed in response; state media says BLA responsible for attack; PM, others condemn incident.
Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:22pm
TTP claims responsibility for the martyrdom of policeman in Karak; another cop martyred in Peshawar.
Updated 16 Mar, 2025 03:10pm
Party accuses govt of politicising terrorism, internal security.
Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:29am
Lakki police repulse assaults, gun down militant; Bannu police fend off ambushes; several injured as police van targeted in Bajaur bazaar.
Updated 16 Mar, 2025 07:43am
Military's media wing says security forces determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.
Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:51pm
No casualties reported in these attacks, another at a Bannu checkpost; 2 cops injured in Lakki Marwat roadside blast yesterday.
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 06:03pm
They were planning a suicide attack.
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 09:11am
Underlines need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable.
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 09:33am
DG ISPR, Balochistan CM point to India as "main sponsor of terror"; officials fear toll from tragedy may rise.
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:57am
Solely militarised response has failed to deliver, counterterrorism efforts must be complemented by political outreach in Balochistan.
Updated 14 Mar, 2025 09:00am
Foreign Office reaffirms that India was trying to “destabilise its neighbouring countries”.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 06:31pm
Security analysts warn rising threats from Islamist extremists and separatist insurgents present a complex security challenge that cannot be addressed through military action alone.
Published 13 Mar, 2025 03:41pm
Survivors recall terrorists were armed with heavy weapons, grouped passengers on the basis of their region of origin.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 08:39pm
Says Pakistani forces and security agencies were protecting every inch of the country including Balochistan.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:00am
Zardari says terrorism to be eradicated from Balochistan; PM receives briefing from CM Bugti.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:28am
Parched and distraught, freed hostages walked for miles to save their lives.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 01:10pm
Military spokesperson says 33 terrorists killed, 4 FC men martyred, clearance operation underway; claims terrorists were in touch with "handlers in Afghanistan".
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:22am
The Baloch Liberation Army emerged as a key perpetrator of terror attacks in Pakistan in 2024.
Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:16pm
Says 21 passengers were killed by attackers prior to the operation being launched; terrorists were in contact with "supporters and masterminds" in Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:41am
Relatives of on-board passengers worry amid connectivity challenges at Quetta Railway Station.
Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:45am
Security personnel among 10 dead as 16 terrorists killed in gun battle; around 104 passengers rescued; dozens still held by assailants.
Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:16am
Radio Pakistan, late Tuesday night, reports 13 terrorists killed, 80 hostages rescued; first relief train carrying passengers reaches Mach; train carrying more than 400 passengers was stopped inside tunnel.
Updated 12 Mar, 2025 02:11am
Leader of the Opposition Mir Younis Zehri highlights recent targeted killings in province.
Updated 11 Mar, 2025 11:20am
Says country needs unity, political stability and social justice in speech marred by noisy sloganeering from opposition members.
Updated 10 Mar, 2025 06:36pm
Accuses “powerful forces” of abducting Baloch youth.
Updated 09 Mar, 2025 11:33am
In another attack, assailants burn down dam machinery in Zehri.
Updated 09 Mar, 2025 09:27am
Report by Pak Institute for Peace Studies notes rise in frequency of attacks by Baloch insurgent groups.
Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:59am
TTP emerges as one of fastest-growing terror groups globally, responsible for 52pc of deaths in 2024.
Published 06 Mar, 2025 09:15am
