As per the Pakistani government’s data, Balochistan witnessed a surge in violence in 2025, with 248 civilians and 205 security personnel losing their lives in various attacks and armed incidents. The province recorded a total of 432 armed incidents throughout the year, leading to a climate of fear and uncertainty. The Balochistan Post highlighted that the violence resulted in the deaths of 284 civilians and 205 security personnel, impacting the daily lives of Baloch people significantly.
Several major attacks occurred in Balochistan in 2025, including six suicide bombings in different areas like Quetta, Mastung, Khuzdar, Turbat, and Nokundi. Notably, a militant group attacked and hijacked the Jaffer Express in the Bolan area on March 11. The unrest also saw seven people losing their lives in Barkhan on February 18, along with separate gunfire incidents targeting passenger coaches near Zhob and Kalat in July.
Moreover, a bus attack in Khuzdar on May 15 resulted in six deaths and 43 injuries, while a suicide bombing at Pakistan’s Frontier Corps headquarters in Quetta on September 30 claimed 12 lives. The year 2025 has been described as disappointing for peace and stability in Balochistan, with residents grappling with persistent insecurity. Calls have been made for the Pakistani government to take effective measures to restore public safety and address the security failures in the region.
