The Global Terrorism Index 2026, released by the Institute for Economics & Peace, places Pakistan  at the top of the rankings, underscoring a deepening internal security crisis. While the index is a data-driven assessment, Pakistan’s  position raises serious questions about the effectiveness of its long-standing counterterrorism strategies and governance mechanisms. People shift an injured man to a hospital following an explosion at a mosque in Islamabad on February 6, 2026.