Terrorist attacks across Pakistan have declined sharply over a five-week period, according to new data, as security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan step up counter-militancy operations.
Attacks Fall From 61 to 21 in Five Weeks
A report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) recorded a drop of roughly 66 percent in terrorist attacks between late September and late October. The number of attacks fell from 61 in the week of September 18 to 24 to 21 in the week of October 16 to 22.
The report also noted a 38 percent week-on-week decline in militant attacks during the October 16 to 22 period. Casualties among the injured fell from 20 in the preceding week to 11, a decrease of 45 percent.
Thirty-Three Militants Killed in Ten Operations
According to PICSS, security forces conducted 10 operations during the period, in which 33 militants were killed.
The report also examined the impact of a leadership dispute within Fitna al-Hindustan and shifts in the propaganda strategy of Fitna al-Khawarij on the wider militant landscape.
Security Challenges Persist
The findings point to reduced militant activity during the period under review. However, the report cautioned that security challenges remain in parts of the country, suggesting the improvement should be weighed against continuing risks.
