Terrorism Surges in Pakistan: 27% Spike in Attacks, 143% Rise in Security Personnel Deaths in May 2026
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- •Militant attacks in Pakistan rose by 27% in May 2026, with 128 incidents recorded compared to 101 in April.
- •Civilian fatalities increased by 92% (from 37 to 71), and security personnel deaths surged by 143% (from 28 to 68).
- •Six suicide attacks occurred in May, including four vehicle-borne bombings, resulting in 34 security personnel and nine civilian deaths.
- •Balochistan was the worst-affected province, with 71 attacks (a 109% rise) and 52 of the 54 reported kidnappings nationwide.
Militancy-driven violence in Pakistan escalated sharply in May 2026, with a 27% increase in terrorist attacks compared to the previous month, according to the monthly security assessment released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) on June 1, 2026. The report highlights a resurgence in militant and terror group activities after a brief period of relative decline earlier in the year. During May, Pakistan recorded a total of 128 terrorist attacks, up from 101 in April. The human toll was severe: 71 civilians, 68 security personnel, and six members of peace committees were killed, while 147 civilians, 35 security personnel, and three peace committee members sustained injuries.
