Pakistan's Bloodiest Year: 3,967 Dead in 2025 Amid Rising Terrorism

• Pakistan recorded 3,967 fatalities from terror attacks in 2025, its highest death toll in a decade since 2015.
• The year saw 1,070 violent incidents, including gunfights, airstrikes, and suicide bombings, claiming lives of civilians, soldiers, and terrorists.
• Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with ties to the Afghan Taliban, is identified as the primary reason for the surge in violence.
• Pakistan accuses the Taliban-led Kabul government of harboring TTP leaders, while Kabul denies this and blames Pakistan's past actions for TTP's rise.
• Diplomatic efforts by Turkey and Qatar to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan failed, with border clashes continuing.

Why It Matters: 2025 was Pakistan's deadliest year in a decade, driven by TTP attacks and strained Afghan relations.