| Islamic State – Pakistan Province | |
|---|---|
| الدولة الإسلامية – ولاية باكستان | |
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| Leaders |
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| Dates of operation | May 2019–present |
| Split from |  Khorasan Province |
| Active regions | Pakistan (Punjab Province,Balochistan Province,Azad Kashmir),Iran (Sistan and Balochistan province) |
| Ideology | |
| Size | Unknown |
| Part of |  Islamic State |
| Allies | Khorasan Province |
| Opponents |  Pakistan Afghanistan China India Iran Pakistani Taliban |
TheIslamic State – Pakistan Province[a](ISPP) is the Pakistani branch of theIslamic State. It was formed as a split of the Islamic State – Khorasan Province.
In May 2019, the Islamic State announced the creation of Pakistan Province onAmaq News Agency. Prior to the creation of ISPP, theISKP was in charge of Islamic State activities in all of Pakistan. ISKP is active inKPK, while ISPP is active in Pakistani provincesPunjab,Balochistan andAzad Kashmir, as well asSistan and Baluchestan province of Iran. It is a separate group from the unofficialISJK faction. Shortly after its creation, ISPP killed a Pakistani policeman inMastung and aTTP militant inQuetta.[1][2][3] ISPP also killedShiaHazara refugees.[4][5] Immediately after the creation of ISPP, theGovernment of Punjab called for measures against ISPP.[6]
ISPP has claimed responsibility for the2024 Sibi bombing and2024 Balochistan bombings.[7]
On 15 April 2025, a bus carrying personnel from thePakistani security forces was targeted with animprovised explosive device, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to twenty others.[8] The Islamic State – Pakistan Province, a regional affiliate of theIslamic State, claimed responsibility for the attack.[9]