Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has said that Afghans were involved in major terror attacks in Pakistan during 2025. He shared these details during a press briefing focused on counter-terrorism efforts.
At the start of the briefing, DG ISPR said the purpose was to present facts about terrorism and security actions taken in the past year. He stressed that terrorism remains the biggest threat to Pakistan’s stability.
He described 2025 as a crucial year in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism. According to DG ISPR, the year brought clarity at both state and public levels. He said terrorist groups have no link with Islam or Pakistan.
The military spokesperson said the world has also accepted Pakistan’s stance on terrorism. He added that Afghanistan has become a base for terrorist operations targeting Pakistan.
DG ISPR highlighted that the National Action Plan was revived and actively implemented during 2025. He said all political parties agreed on the need to eliminate terrorism. However, he admitted there was still room for improvement.
Sharing official data, he said security forces carried out 75,175 intelligence-based operations in 2025. This averages more than 200 operations per day. Most of these operations took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
He stated that 5,397 terror incidents occurred across the country last year. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number, followed by Balochistan. Other regions reported far fewer incidents.
According to DG ISPR, security forces killed 2,597 terrorists during the year. At the same time, 1,235 civilians and security personnel were martyred. He called these sacrifices proof that the fight belongs to the entire nation.
He also shared figures on suicide attacks. A total of 27 suicide bombings occurred in 2025. Two of them involved female attackers. This statement by DG ISPR highlights the role of local political dynamics in terrorism. For more details, see Political Facilitation Linked To Terror Rise In KP: DG ISPR.
Explaining the rise in terrorism since 2021, DG ISPR pointed to political changes in Afghanistan. He said commitments made under the Doha Agreement were not fulfilled. Terror groups instead found safe havens across the border.
He further claimed that terrorist outfits receive financial and logistical support from external sponsors. He alleged that India plays a major role in funding and facilitating terrorism against Pakistan.
The spokesperson said modern weapons left behind in Afghanistan are now used by terrorist groups. These weapons include night-vision devices and advanced rifles.
DG ISPR said Pakistan took firm action in October against terrorist hideouts. He added that terror incidents declined after the border was closed, and security measures were tightened.
He concluded by saying all high-impact attacks in 2025 involved Afghan nationals. He stressed that Pakistan would continue intelligence-based operations until terrorism is eliminated.
