Pakistan has reported a significant decrease in cross-border terrorist attacks and related fatalities since closing its border with Afghanistan in October. Data from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) indicates a decline in attacks and deaths in November and December 2025. However, overall violence in Pakistan surged by approximately 34% in 2025, making it the most violent year in a decade, with significant increases in fatalities reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.