Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies

The United States and Pakistan held the fourth counterterrorism dialogue in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to combating groups like ISIS-K, Al Qaeda, TTP, and BLA. The talks focused on enhancing collaboration, border security, and disrupting terrorist networks amid regional tensions.

A suicide attack at Kabal police station in Swat killed at least seven people and injured 18 others. The bomber detonated explosives during a public demonstration against terrorism, with security forces investigating the incident. Recent attacks in KP have increased, including an IED blast in Peshawar and a checkpost attack in Hangu.

Security forces killed Amir Mauviya, the mastermind of the July 30 Hangu police checkpost attack that killed nine police officials. Mauviya, linked to Fitna-al-Khawarij (a state term for Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan), was eliminated during an intelligence-based operation in Chapri Naryab. Operations under Operation 11 Garaj intensified, with increased security personnel deaths reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Two police personnel sustained minor injuries in an IED explosion targeting a police van near Pir Zakorhi Bridge on the Peshawar-Islamabad motorway. The bomb was planted in the green belt next to the vehicle, and the bomb disposal unit is scanning the area for other devices. The incident occurred days after multiple attacks on security personnel in Hangu and Swat.

July 2026 was the deadliest month in Pakistan with 606 killed and 232 injured in terror-related violence, according to PICSS. The report highlights 112 security personnel deaths (highest since 2023), 401 terrorists killed, and 74 civilian fatalities, with Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experiencing significant spikes in violence. Eight suicide attacks and 66 kidnappings were recorded, doubling from June.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met traders and industrialists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, assuring them the government would resolve their issues and ensure protection. The meeting occurred amid security challenges in the provinces, including recent terrorist attacks and military operations.

Six of seven kidnapped laborers were found bullet-riddled and tortured in Balochistan's Turbat after one was killed immediately following their abduction. The laborers, from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were working on a development project when they were taken by unidentified armed men. Balochistan's security situation has worsened, with a surge in terrorist attacks and kidnappings, including recent abductions of construction workers and excise officials.

Nine police officers, including a DSP, were killed and 28 injured when terrorists attacked a checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district. The attack, attributed to Fitna al Khawarij (TTP), resulted in 15 terrorists being killed. A separate attack on a Peshawar checkpost occurred, with terrorists fleeing after police responded.

A policeman was martyred during a joint counter-terrorism operation in Swat’s Shalkho Sar area. The operation, involving multiple police departments, resulted in heavy casualties among terrorists. Police emphasized their commitment to maintaining peace in the region.

Security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan have killed 16 terrorists during Operation Al-Azm, per state media. The operation targets groups linked to 'Fitna al-Hindustan,' a term used to allege India's involvement in regional terrorism. The government reaffirmed commitments to combat terrorism amid rising attacks and kidnappings in the province.

Security forces killed four terrorists in Mastung, Balochistan, during an operation, recovering weapons and arresting suspects. The operation follows recent attacks, including a bus shooting and bridge explosion, as Balochistan faces escalating security challenges.

Security forces in Pakistan destroyed an explosive-laden vehicle intended for a suicide attack in Wana, Lower South Waziristan, killing one terrorist and injuring five others. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the operation for preventing potential civilian casualties. Previous attacks in the region, including a foiled suicide attempt targeting a military post, were also reported.

Security forces in Pakistan killed three more terrorists in Balochistan during Operation Shaban, raising the total to 91 killed in the operation. The operation, launched after an attack that killed 27 police personnel, involves the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police. Balochistan's security situation has deteriorated, with a 109% increase in terrorist attacks in May, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to end terrorism with military support, while blaming India and Afghanistan for recent attacks.

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces, vowed to crush cross-border terrorism with the 'full might of the state' and warned against hostile intelligence agencies attempting to destabilize Pakistan. The military reported 54 terrorists killed and 41 civilian and security personnel martyred in Balochistan since July 5, while noting a decline in anti-state violence in June.

Nine policemen, including two senior officers, were killed in a terrorist attack on a police post in Balochistan’s Ziarat district. The attack occurred in the Mangi Dam area, with five officers still unaccounted for. Balochistan saw a 31% decline in terrorism in June compared to May, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.

Pakistan experienced a decline in overall anti-state violence and fatalities in June 2026, according to PICSS, despite high-profile attacks including four suicide bombings. Security forces killed 184 militants, while civilian and security personnel deaths dropped by 27% and 62% respectively compared to May.

A police constable, Umar Niaz Khan, was killed by unidentified armed assailants near Lora Bridge in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attackers forced him off a rickshaw and shot him while he was en route to duty. The incident occurs amid heightened security challenges in the region, including a suicide attack in Bannu on May 9 that killed 15 police personnel.

Two police constables were killed in separate targeted attacks in Bannu district, with both incidents classified as terrorism. Constable Mishqat Amir was ambushed near Azad Mandi, and Constable Muhammad Roshan was shot outside his home in Saidgi Baka Khel. Police have launched investigations and search operations to identify the perpetrators.