Combat-Related Deaths in Pakistan Rise 30% Amid Surge in Suicide Attacks: PICSS

Combat-related fatalities in Pakistan increased by 30 percent in February 2026, according to new statistics released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The surge in deaths has been attributed to a sharp rise in suicide attacks across the country, sources reported.

Significant Increase in Fatalities

The PICSS report documented a total of 470 deaths and 333 injuries during February 2026. Among the deceased were 96 civilians, 80 security forces personnel, and 294 militants. The injured included 259 civilians, 50 security forces personnel, and 24 militants.

Compared to the previous month, the data shows a 74 percent increase in the deaths of security forces personnel, a 32 percent rise in civilian deaths, and a 21 percent increase in militant deaths. The escalation in violence was particularly notable in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its merged districts, formerly known as FATA, where 53 security forces personnel were killed.

Trends in Suicide Attacks

PICSS noted that the first two months of 2026 have already witnessed almost half the number of suicide attacks recorded in the entire year of 2025. This trend has contributed significantly to the overall increase in combat-related fatalities.

Regional Variations

While most regions experienced a rise in violence, Balochistan saw what sources described as a "visible decline" in attacks during the same period. The reasons for this regional variation were not detailed in the report.

Summary of Figures

"The report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) documented 470 deaths and 333 injuries during the month. The dead included 96 civilians, 80 security forces personnel and 294 militants."

The figures highlight a concerning escalation in violence, particularly affecting security forces and civilians in certain regions of the country.