Pakistan Border Closure With Afghanistan Linked to Sharp Drop in Terror Attacks

Pakistan saw a clear drop in terror attacks after it closed its border with Afghanistan in October 2025. The move came after deadly clashes and growing claims that militants were crossing from Afghan soil. New data shows a decline in attacks in November and December. It also shows fewer deaths among civilians and security forces late in the year. The main keyword is: Pakistan border closure.According to Reuters and data reviewed by local researchers, the trend is tied directly to tighter border controls. Officials say the policy will stay in place until security improves.

Pakistan Border Closure Shows Clear Security Impact

Data from the Centre for Research and Security Studies shows a 9% drop in attacks in November. It also shows a 17% drop in December. These numbers point to the strongest monthly declines in late 2025. Casualty numbers also fell. Civilian deaths dropped by 4% while security force fatalities fell by 19% in the same period.According to AP and Dawn, the border was closed on October 11 after a clash with Afghan forces. Pakistan said Kabul failed to stop militants from using Afghan land for attacks. Afghan officials denied the charges. But Pakistan pushed ahead with strict control.The data also shows that violence did not fall everywhere. It rose sharply across the full year. Pakistan saw a 34% jump in all violence in 2025. The total number of deaths rose from 2,555 in 2024 to 3,417 in 2025.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was hit hard. It recorded 2,331 deaths in 2025. That is a rise of 711 from the year before. This area alone made up more than 68% of all deaths. Balochistan followed with 956 deaths. Both regions saw most of the attacks in the country.Punjab and Sindh saw much less violence. Punjab recorded 40 deaths. Sindh had 56 deaths. Gilgit-Baltistan recorded four deaths.

Rising National Violence Despite Border Gains

The fall in cross-border attacks did not offset a larger rise in nationwide violence. Many attacks took place far from the border. This shows a broader challenge for Pakistan’s security forces. The surge in KP and Balochistan shows that militant groups remain active. It also shows that counter-terror operations face pressure.Analysts say the border closure helped short-term stability. They also say it could help Pakistan slow cross-border threats if kept in place. But the rising national death toll shows the fight is far from over. The data points to the most violent year in a decade.For citizens, the shift brings mixed feelings. Some feel safer near the border. Others see rising attacks in the northwest and southwest with deep concern. For the government, the data underscores the need for long-term plans.

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Pakistan border closure remains a key security step. The government hopes the gains will grow over time. The coming months will show if the trend continues.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Why did Pakistan close its border with Afghanistan?

Pakistan closed the border after a clash on October 11, 2025. The government said militants used Afghan soil to strike inside Pakistan. Afghan officials denied this claim.

Q2: Did terror attacks fall after the border closure?

Yes, terror attacks fell in November and December. The drop was between 9% and 17% based on local research figures.

Q3: Which region saw the most violence in 2025?

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the most violence. It recorded over 2,300 deaths, which is more than 68% of the national total.

Q4: Did violence rise overall in Pakistan?

Yes, violence rose by 34% nationwide in 2025. Total deaths increased by more than 860 compared with 2024.

Q5: How did other regions fare?

Punjab, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan had far fewer deaths. These regions saw only small numbers compared with KP and Balochistan.

Trusted Sources: Reuters, AP, Dawn, CRSS