At least 248 civilians and 205 Pakistani security personnel were killed in attacks, bombings, and armed incidents across Balochistan during 2025, according to official figures, making the year one of the most violent in Balochistan in recent times.
Government data released by security authorities shows that 2025 proved to be another difficult and blood-soaked year for law and order in Balochistan. The report states that a total of 432 armed incidents were recorded across Balochistan during the year, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people, including civilians and members of Pakistani security forces, while fear and uncertainty continued to grip the region.
According to the official statistics, the violence claimed the lives of 284 civilians and 205 security personnel, although earlier figures cited by authorities put the civilian death toll at 248. The incidents severely disrupted daily life and raised serious questions about the overall security situation in Balochistan.
The report highlights several major attacks during the year. Six suicide bombings were carried out in Quetta, Mastung, Khuzdar, Turbat, and Nokundi. On 11 March, Baloch “pro-independence” groups attacked and hijacked the Jaffer Express in the Bolan area. On 18 February, seven people were killed in Barkhan, while separate incidents of gunfire targeted passenger coaches near Zhob and Kalat in July.
On 15 May, a bus was attacked in Khuzdar, killing six people and injuring 43 others. Later in the year, on 30 September, a suicide bombing at the Frontier Corps headquarters in Quetta left 12 people dead.
On the other hand, Balochistan authorities maintain that large-scale counterinsurgency efforts remained underway throughout the year. According to claims by Additional Chief Secretary Hamza Shafqaat and DIG Counter Terrorism Department Aitzaz, more than 78,000 intelligence-based operations were conducted across Balochistan in 2025. Officials say these operations resulted in the killing of 707 members of Baloch “pro-independence” groups.
Security officials assert that operations against armed groups and their members continued consistently, but acknowledge that security threats in Balochistan remain persistent.
Overall, 2025 is being described by officials as a disappointing year for peace and stability in Balochistan, with residents feeling unsafe for prolonged periods. Public circles have expressed growing concern over what they describe as security failures and have urged the government to take more effective and concrete measures to ensure public safety.
However, government-released figures regarding law and order in Balochistan are widely viewed with skepticism by local communities and civil society groups. Critics argue that a significant number of incidents go unreported, while casualties among security personnel are also allegedly underreported by military authorities.