Pakistan Militancy Report - May 2026

Militant activity across Pakistan intensified during May 2026, with both incident volume and casualties increasing compared with April. CNAWS recorded 345 security-related incidents during the reporting period, including 277 militant attacks and clashes and 68 counterterrorism operations. Total reported casualties rose to 652, reflecting an elevated operational tempo across multiple theaters. Compared with April, total incidents increased by 26.8%, attacks increased by 30.7%, and overall casualties rose by 40.8%, indicating a broad-based escalation rather than a localized surge.