Global Terrorism Index

• Amidst a rise in deaths caused by terrorism, Pakistan ranks first on the Global Terrorism Index.
• Pakistan has been placed at the top of the Global Terrorism Index following an increase in terrorism-related fatalities.
• A 6% rise in the death toll has been recorded—the highest level since 2013.
• In 2025, a total of 1,139 deaths and 1,045 terrorist incidents were recorded.
• For the sixth consecutive year, the country has witnessed an increase in terrorism-related deaths.
• There has been a significant surge in hostage-taking incidents, with the number of victims rising from 101 to 655.
• The primary reason for the rise in hostage-taking incidents is the Jaffar Express attack, in which 442 people were taken hostage.
• Security challenges have been further exacerbated by strained relations with neighboring countries, particularly Afghanistan.
• The majority of attacks and fatalities occurred in regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
• Pakistan is included among the five countries that collectively account for approximately 70% of global terrorism-related deaths.