Peshawar, Sept. 4 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province most affected by Pakistan's ongoing battle against militancy, has recorded an alarming rise in terrorist violence this year.

A police report cited by Geo News revealed that in the first eight months of 2025 alone, the province endured 605 terror-related incidents, resulting in heavy casualties among civilians and security personnel.

According to Geo News, 138 civilians lost their lives, while 352 were wounded in attacks across KP. The police force also suffered heavily, with 79 officers martyred and 130 injured during the same period. These figures highlight the mounting toll terrorism continues to exact on both communities and law enforcement in the region.

In August alone, the pro...