PESHAWAR: A police report detailing casualties from terrorist incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the current year has been released.
According to the report, a total of 1,588 terrorism-related incidents were recorded in 2025 across the province.
These incidents resulted in the martyrdom of 223 civilians, while 570 others sustained injuries.
The report further stated that 137 police personnel were martyred and 236 were wounded during these attacks.
In addition, 18 personnel from other law enforcement agencies lost their lives.
The Federal Constabulary suffered significant losses, with 124 personnel martyred and 244 injured.
The report revealed that 348 terrorists were killed during various security operations throughout the year.
The highest number of terrorist incidents, 394 in total, were reported from the Bannu region.
In Bannu alone, 41 police personnel were martyred and 89 injured, while civilian casualties included 54 deaths and 125 injured.
In the Dera Ismail Khan region, 152 cases were registered, where security forces killed 137 terrorists.
North Waziristan recorded 181 cases, resulting in the martyrdom of 38 civilians and injuries to 182 others.
Meanwhile, in South Waziristan, 103 cases were reported, with 39 civilians martyred and 86 injured.
Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remains a serious security challenge, particularly in its southern districts and former tribal areas.
The province has faced repeated attacks targeting civilians, police, and other law enforcement agencies, resulting in significant loss of life and damage to public safety.
Regions such as Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, North Waziristan, and South Waziristan have frequently remained under threat due to their strategic location and history of militant activity.
Despite continuous counterterrorism operations, militants have attempted to disrupt peace through bombings, targeted killings, and assaults on security installations.
In response, security forces have intensified intelligence-based operations, leading to the elimination of numerous militants and the prevention of several planned attacks.
While progress has been made, sustained efforts in security, governance, development, and community engagement remain essential to achieving long-term stability and peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
