Overall militant violence and anti-state attacks in Pakistan decreased in June 2026, according to a report by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) released on Wednesday. The decline occurred despite several high-profile attacks, including a suicide bombing targeting the paramilitary Rangers in Karachi.
Casualty Figures for June 2026
At least 262 people were killed and 134 injured across the country in June. Militants accounted for the largest number of fatalities, with 184 killed by Pakistani security forces. Additionally, 52 civilians and 26 security forces personnel lost their lives during the month. The report noted a significant reduction in security forces fatalities—down 62 percent compared to May 2026—while civilian deaths dropped by 27 percent and militant fatalities decreased by 32 percent.
Attack Trends and High-Impact Incidents
The number of militant attacks fell from 128 in May to 108 in June, a reduction of approximately 16 percent. However, the country continued to face high-impact attacks, including at least four suicide bombings. Three of these were vehicle-borne suicide bombings, one of which was the high-profile attack on the paramilitary Rangers force in Karachi on June 28.
Provincial Breakdown
Balochistan province saw a decline in attacks, with 49 reported in June compared to 71 in May. The tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), formerly the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, recorded 17 attacks in June, down from 22 in May—a 23 percent decrease. The rest of KP witnessed a slight increase, with 37 attacks in June versus 32 in May, a 16 percent rise. Sindh recorded four militant attacks in June, up from one in May. Punjab reported only one attack, while no militant incidents were recorded in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, or Gilgit-Baltistan.
Context and Government Accusations
Pakistan has been grappling with twin insurgencies in KP and Balochistan, both bordering Afghanistan. The country has experienced an uptick in militant attacks since the Afghan Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan-based militants of targeting law enforcers and civilians in Pakistan and alleges that these groups are facilitated by the Afghan government—charges that Kabul denies.
