ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
In a statement issued on the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the Foreign Office said the country had made unprecedented sacrifices in its fight against terrorism.
The statement noted that more than 90,000 Pakistanis have lost their lives in the struggle against terrorism, while the country has sustained economic losses of more than $150 billion over the course of the campaign.
The Foreign Office reaffirmed Islamabad’s determination to continue its efforts to counter terrorism and uphold peace and security.
Pakistan says terrorism becomes increasingly multifaceted
It said terrorism has become increasingly multifaceted, with terrorists exploiting emerging technologies and cyberspace to facilitate sophisticated and lethal attacks.
The statement said Pakistan is also a victim of disinformation and misinformation campaigns, hydro-terrorism and extraterritorial assassination campaigns.
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Statement by Pakistan on the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism (21 August, 2026)
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The Foreign Office noted that 2025 was among the deadliest years the country had witnessed in more than a decade, with terrorist violence being planned, financed and directed from sanctuaries across the border, allegedly with the support of hostile elements in neighbouring countries.
Despite these challenges, the Foreign Office reaffirmed Islamabad’s steadfast resolve to combat and ultimately defeat the menace of terrorism.
Solidarity with Kashmiri people
The Foreign Office also expressed solidarity with the Kashmiri people as they continue to face systematic repression, enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
It also voiced concern over the continued suffering of the Palestinian people, particularly children, women and elderly persons, despite ceasefire efforts and diplomatic initiatives.
The statement stressed that foreign occupation, unresolved conflicts and denial of the right to self-determination can be exploited by extremists and terrorists, necessitating urgent resolution of such issues.
Pakistan called upon the international community to support victims and survivors of terrorism without discrimination and enhance international cooperation and dialogue on the basis of objectivity, impartiality, consistency and equity, without double standards, to promote a peaceful world for future generations.
Surge in terror activities
Pakistan witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power.
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Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban regime to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, particularly those linked to the banned TTP terrorist network. However, the Taliban regime failed to take any action against the terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil.
Due to the surge in terrorist attacks, Pakistan has intensified counterterrorism operations to eliminate the menace.
According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies’ (PICSS) monthly security assessment, released on July 31, Balochistan witnessed the sharpest deterioration in the country’s security situation last month.
