Terrorism devours over 90,000 lives and inflicts USD150bn losses

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Key points

• The year 2025 has been among the deadliest Pakistan has faced over a decade.
• Govt increases petrol cost by Rs3.81, diesel's by Rs3.59 per litre.
• Pakistan continues to render unprecedented sacrifices in blood and treasure in fighting terrorism, not only for our own individuals but for the region and beyond.
• Terrorism is now multi-faceted, with terrorists employing emerging technologies and cyberspace to enhance outreach for increasingly sophisticated and lethal attacks.
• Pakistan banks' credit to private sector in ratio of GDP declines over past three decades.

ISLAMABAD: Over 90, 000 Pakistanis have lost their lives and the country's economic losses have surpassed USD 150 billion in the ongoing fight against terrorism, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson remarked in an official note on Friday.

Notably, the year 2025 has been among the deadliest Pakistan has faced over a decade. Behind this rising toll lies a familiar and grim pattern of violence planned, financed and directed from sanctuaries throughout the border, often backed by hostile elements from neighbouring countries targeting worshippers, children, women and security personnel without distinction.

Pakistan joins nations throughout the world in observing the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism – a day set aside not only for ceremony but for honest reckoning and commemoration of the lives sacrificed to fighting terrorism and the cost paid by the victims' families, the statement went on. Individuals, armed forces stand as 'shield' against terrorists: Tarar.

Terrorism is now multi-faceted, with terrorists employing emerging technologies and cyberspace to enhance outreach for increasingly sophisticated and lethal attacks. Pakistan is additionally a victim of disinformation/ misinformation campaigns, hydro-terrorism, and extraterritorial assassination campaigns.

It is additionally a moment to reflect and renew our unflinching resolve for continued vigilance and commitment in combating this global menace. Despite these challenges, Pakistan remains unflinching in its resolve, and unwavering in its commitment, to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

On this day, we additionally pay tribute to and reaffirm our resolute solidarity with our Kashmiri brethren in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who continue to live under systemic state repression, encompassing draconian laws, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention through a state-run campaign that meets every definition of terrorism, stated FO.

Despite decades of coercion and continuing, blatant violation of their fundamental human rights, the individuals of IIOJK remain resolute in their demand for an UN-mandated right to self-determination.

For context, the individuals of Palestine, too, remain in our thoughts. Despite ceasefire and diplomatic attempts that opened space for some humanitarian relief, the Palestinian individuals, particularly children, women and old residents, continue to suffer unspeakable human rights atrocities and denial of the fundamental right to self-determination.

In this backdrop, the global lessons of the past remain relevant today – foreign occupation, unresolved conflicts and denial of the right to self-determination are exploited by extremists and terrorists, necessitating urgent redressal.

"As we pay tribute to the victims of terrorism, we call upon the international community to support victims and survivors of terrorism across the globe without discrimination and to enhance international cooperation and dialogue objectively, impartially, consistently and equitably without double standards, to ensure a more peaceful world for our future generations, " the FO spokesperson remarked. Govt increases petrol cost by Rs3.81, diesel's by Rs3.59 per litre. Nepra directs PITC to update pending net-metering connections. Petroleum levy receipts: Govt sets Rs1.676trn target for FY27. Aurangzeb, SRF team discuss investment opportunities.

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Taken together, the developments around terrorism devours over 90, 000 lives and inflicts USD150bn losses point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.