KP records 556 fatalities as violence intensifies ...

Summary

• PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) continued to face a serious security situation during the third quarter of 2026, with violence-related fatalities rising sharply compared with the previous quarter, according to data cited from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
• According to the CRSS data, KP witnessed 173 violent incidents during the third quarter, accounting for around 45 per cent of the total incidents recorded across Pakistan.
• KP and Balochistan together accounted for around 98 per cent of violence-related fatalities recorded across Pakistan, highlighting the continuing security challenges faced by the two provinces.

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) continued to face a serious security situation during the third quarter of 2026, with violence-related fatalities rising sharply compared with the previous quarter, according to data cited from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).

The province recorded 556 fatalities during July-September 2026, compared with 475 deaths reported during the second quarter, representing an increase of around 17 per cent. The figures place KP among the provinces most affected by violence during the period.

According to the CRSS data, KP witnessed 173 violent incidents during the third quarter, accounting for around 45 per cent of the total incidents recorded across Pakistan. The province also reported 376 injuries, the highest number among the country’s provinces during the period.