Pakistan Breaks Own Record For Highest Bombing Incidents Globally In 2024: NSG Report

Last Updated:
Data collected by the NSG shows that Pakistan reported 291 bombing attacks, which surpassed its record of 160 incidents in 2023
For decades now, Pakistan is known to have provided safe havens, training grounds, and ideological support to some of the world's most dangerous terror groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
This time, Pakistan has broken its own record for the highest number of bombing incidents globally in 2024, cementing its position as the topmost nation in IED (improvised explosive device) and explosive ordnance attacks.
According to data collected by the NSG, Pakistan reported 291 bombing attacks, which surpassed its record of 160 incidents in 2023. The figures provided in Bombshell annual report, accessed by News18, includes 187 incidents of IED attacks and 104 explosive ordnance attacks – both record highs in the last five years.
In Pakistan, terror groups are known to operate openly, recruit freely, and enjoy tacit support from elements of the military and intelligence establishment. While it cries foul on global platforms, it continues to nurture cross-border terrorism, especially when it comes to India and Afghanistan.
'Pakistan has extracted a fair amount of money from America by claiming it a victim of terrorism. Now these terror groups have become an industry. Because once this terror industry takes off, then the terrorists, they need money. They are targeting Pakistan to generate Money for that they are now biting Pakistan with connivance of Army and government. But the fact is that Once you grow terrorism, then the same terrorists will bite you as well. If you feed milk to a snake, it will still bite you," said Major General SB Asthana (Retd).
Even the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden – who planned and executed the 9/11 terror attack – was located in Pakistan and eliminated in a US operation in Abbottabad.
The report states that from 2020 to 2024, Pakistan reported 69 bombing incidents in 2020, 87 in 2021, 68 in 2022, 160 in 2023, and 291 in 2024. This brings the five-year total to 675 incidents, including 486 IEDs and 189 explosive ordnance cases.
The steep rise is an indication of a sharp decline in Pakistan's internal security. Total bombing incidents have risen by 328 per cent in two years alone, from 68 in 2022 to 291 in 2024. No other nation comes close to that, with the next closest nation, Syria, reporting 32 IED attacks followed by 26 in Afghanistan 26 and 21 in Iraq.
The NSG data showed that in 2024, Pakistan had 187 IED attacks – a steep 41 per cent increase as compared to the previous year's 133 incidents.
It is the most number of IED incidents reported by any nation in the last five years. The application of IEDs now represents nearly two-thirds of total bomb activity across the country.
This drastic increase in IED use indicates the changing strategies of insurgent and militant forces active across different provinces, particularly Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Syria, second on the list, had only 32 incidents. The disparity highlights how Pakistan's security crisis has become a breeding ground for terror.
SURGE IN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE ATTACKS
As IEDs headline the news, it must also be noted that ordnance attacks increased. Pakistan saw 104 such reports in 2024, a three-fold increase from only 27 in 2023. This aspect contributes to more than one-third of the nation's overall bombing statistics for the year.
The ordnance consists of grenades, rockets, and mortar rounds and is usually employed in ambushes, attacks against security facilities, and public targets.
This dramatic increase implies not just growth in the availability and flow of military-grade explosives, but also a larger pool of actors who are able to use them. In contrast to other nations, no country reported anywhere near half this quantity in 2024.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

The Hindu

an hour ago

• The Hindu

Lokayukta police arrest two MCC officials on bribery charges

Two officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) were caught red-handed by the Lokayukta police while accepting a bribe to process a complainant's application for E-Swathu property ownership documents. A statement from the Lokayukta Superintendent of Police Udesh T.J. said the complainant appeared before the police and reportedly said the Revenue Officer M.N. Nandeesh and Bill Collector Razak of Zone 4 of MCC were demanding a bribe of ₹25,000 to process his E-Swathu application. The sleuths caught the officials red-handed while accepting the bribe, the statement added.

News18

8 hours ago

• News18

Who Is Sajid Tarar, Pakistani-American Businessman Who Brokered Trump–Asim Munir White House Lunch?

Last Updated: A vocal supporter of Donald Trump since 2016, Tarar founded The American Muslims for Trump, and is known for advocating conservative values within the Muslim-American community A rare private lunch between US President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, in the prestigious White House Cabinet Room dominated global headlines this week. According to Firstpost, this was only the second time in over two decades that a Pakistani military chief was hosted at such a level in Washington—the first being General Pervez Musharraf after the 9/11 attacks. As Trump discussed regional politics, the Isarel-Iran conflict and defence technology with Munir, there was buzz over who had been able to broker the high-level luncheon. Reports now suggest that it was Sajid Tarar, a Pakistani-American businessman, who orchestrated Munir's invitation during the latter's five-day US visit to strengthen bilateral ties. WHO IS SAJID TARAR? The businessman is a lawyer, activist, and Republican political figure based in Baltimore. Born in Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, Pakistan, Tarar immigrated to the US in the 1980s–90s, studied law at the University of Baltimore, and became a US citizen. He runs multiple business interests and serves as President of Maximus Investment Group, dealing in finance and real estate. He's also the CEO of the Center for Social Change, a Baltimore-based non-profit focused on community programmes and social services. A vocal supporter of Donald Trump since 2016, he founded The American Muslims for Trump, and has spoken at Republican National Conventions and is known for advocating conservative values within the Muslim American community. He served as an advisor to Trump on Muslim‑American engagement and frequently appeared in conservative media defending the administration's policies. According to Times of India and Firstpost, Tarar's influence in Republican circles extends beyond political rhetoric. His son reportedly worked at the US State Department during Trump's first term, further signaling his integration into Washington's conservative establishment. He also advocates for improved India–Pakistan relations and has, in the past, praised PM Narendra Modi and encouraged regional peace initiatives. While the meeting made headlines for its setting, it also stirred controversy in Pakistan. As Moneycontrol and Economic Times point out, there was no official representation from Pakistan's civilian government. This raises concerns about the military conducting parallel diplomacy—a long-standing criticism in Pakistan's power structure. The fact that a private individual like Tarar could facilitate such a high-level engagement without the Foreign Office being involved has unsettled parts of Islamabad's civilian leadership. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MEETING? According to top diplomatic sources in Washington, Trump laid out a series of sweeping demands and bold offers aimed at reshaping the regional power balance during the lunch meeting. Trump has reportedly asked Pakistan for unconditional military and strategic support, including access to air bases, ground logistics, and potentially sea routes—making Pakistan a critical player in any upcoming military theatre. In return, Trump has promised Pakistan unprecedented access to American defence technology—including 5th-generation stealth jets and advanced missile systems—along with significant financial aid. Trump reportedly urged Munir to 'distance Pakistan from Eastern blocs," including BRICS, and instead re-join the US-led security framework. The Trump–Munir meeting comes amid shifting global alliances, ongoing unrest in West Asia, and a changing power dynamic in South Asia. As reported by Moneycontrol, this private diplomacy could signal a future alignment where military figures bypass diplomats. With his increasing involvement in geopolitical dialogues, Sajid Tarar may be shaping a new model of diaspora-driven diplomacy—one that sidesteps traditional gatekeepers in both Washington and Islamabad. First Published:

Economic Times

9 hours ago

• Economic Times

Boeing E-4B Nightwatch: US's 'Doomsday Plane' lands in Washington. Here's all about the 'Flying Pentagon'

Doomsday Plane (Google Trends): Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, a rare flight of the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, America's "doomsday plane," occurred near Washington, D.C. The timing of the flight, coupled with an unusual route and callsign, has sparked speculation about its purpose. The E-4B serves as a mobile command center during nuclear war or national crisis, highlighting U.S. military preparedness. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Unusual Route and Mysterious Callsign What Is the E-4B Nightwatch? Possible Link to Iranian Movements ( Originally published on Jun 19, 2025 ) One of America's highly secretive 'doomsday planes,' the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch , made an unusual flight to Joint Base Andrews near Washington, DC, on Tuesday night, raising eyebrows as Middle East tensions intensify. The aircraft, designed to serve as a flying military command center during nuclear conflict or national emergency, left Bossier City, Louisiana, just before 6 p.m. and landed shortly after 10 p.m., according to New York Post tracking data showed the E-4B taking a nonstandard coastal route, curving around Virginia and North Carolina before landing in Maryland. Even more intriguing was its use of the callsign ORDER01, rather than its typical ORDER6, prompting speculation online. Some flight watchers suggested the mission was non-routine or potentially of high E-4Bs fly regularly to maintain readiness, this particular sortie drew attention for its timing. The aircraft took off as former President Donald Trump issued a sharp demand for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' following intensified Israeli airstrikes. In response, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any U.S. action would lead to 'irreparable damage.' Analysts suggest the E-4B's deployment could be linked to heightened military alertness amid fears of the 'Flying Pentagon,' the E-4B is an airborne command post designed for use by the President, Secretary of Defense, and senior military leaders during crises. The plane can withstand nuclear blasts and electromagnetic pulses and is capable of launching retaliatory strikes. It boasts 67 satellite dishes and antennas for global communication, and thanks to mid-air refueling, it can stay airborne for over 35 to the intrigue, reports surfaced that two Iranian government aircraft had departed for Oman, sparking rumors of emergency diplomacy or evacuations. Khamenei also issued new threats against Israel, blaming it for recent strikes that killed over 220 the true purpose of Tuesday's E-4B mission remains classified, its timing has reignited public interest in the aircraft's strategic role. The U.S. Air Force is currently working on a $13 billion program to replace the aging fleet with next-generation models.