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Report:2024
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January - 1 
A report, released by an Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), claimed that Pakistan witnessed another year of an unprecedented surge in militant attacks as the country saw a staggering 69 per cent rise in attacks, an 81 per cent increase in resulta
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A report, released by an Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), claimed that Pakistan witnessed another year of an unprecedented surge in militant attacks as the country saw a staggering 69 per cent rise in attacks, an 81 per cent increase in resultant deaths, and a 60 per cent surge in the number of wounded, Dawn reported on January 1. “The year 2023 witnessed at least 641 militant attacks across the country in which 974 people were killed and 1,351 injured. The year 2022 had witnessed 380 militant attacks resulting in 539 deaths and 836 injuries… By combining militant attacks and security forces actions the country saw over one thousand violent incidents in which 1,511 people were killed and 1,440 injured,” report claimed. As for militant attacks, the PICSS database shows that the average militant attacks per month rose from 32 in 2022 to 53 attacks per month in 2023, which is the highest monthly average in any year after 2015. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the highest number of militant attacks and resultant casualties during 2023. PICSS recorded 419 militant attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in which 620 people were killed, including 306 SFs personnel, 222 civilians, and 92 militants, while 977 were injured, including 525 security forces personnel, 402 civilians, and 50 militants. Within KP, more violence was recorded from mainland KP than the newly merged districts (erstwhile Fata) as the mainland KP witnessed 235 militant attacks in which 336 people were killed including 213 SF personnel, 67 civilians, and 56 militants while 589 were injured including 383 security forces personnel, 163 civilians and 43 militants, says PICSS report. There was an 84 per cent increase in militant attacks in mainland KP. The newly merged Districts of KP (erstwhile FATA) faced 184 militant attacks in which 284 people were killed including 155 civilians, 93 SF personnel, and 36 militants while 388 were injured including 239 civilians, 142 SF personnel, and seven militants. The region witnessed a 59 per cent rise in militant attacks in 2023 compared with 2022. Balochistan faced at least 170 militant attacks in which 285 people were killed including 151 civilians, 114 SF personnel, and 20 militants while 388 people were injured including 195 civilians, 99 SF personnel, and four militants. The rise in militant attacks in Balochistan was 65 per cent in 2023 compared with 2022. Sindh also saw a 40 per cent rise in militant attacks in 2023 as there were 35 such incidents were reported from the province in which 39 people died, including 22 civilians, 11 SF personnel, and six militants, while 35 people were injured including 24 SF personnel, ten civilians and one militant. An unprecedented rise in militant activities was witnessed in Punjab where 14 militant attacks were reported in 2023 compared to three in 2022. In Punjab, 20 people were killed in militant attacks including 14 militants, four SF personnel, and two civilians while 14 people got injured including eight civilians, five SF personnel, and one militant. Azad Kashmir, the Federal Capital Islamabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan each witnessed one militant attack during 2023.
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January - 1 
In 2023, Pakistan witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror attacks and counter-terror operations, including nearly 1,000 fatalities among civilians and Security Forces (SFs) personnel, Dawn reported on January 1 quoting annual security report issued by the Centr
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In 2023, Pakistan witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror attacks and counter-terror operations, including nearly 1,000 fatalities among civilians and Security Forces (SFs) personnel, Dawn reported on January 1 quoting annual security report issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). Overall fatalities, including those of terrorists, mark a record six-year high, exceeding the 2018 level and highest since 2017. Moreover, the country saw a surge in violence for the third consecutive year with an uptick recorded each year beginning from 2021. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces were the primary centres of violence, accounting for over 90 per cent of all fatalities and 84 per cent of attacks, including incidents of terrorism and SF operations, recorded during this period. Punjab and Sindh were relatively peaceful as together, both these provinces suffered only 8 per cent of all fatalities in 2023. CRSS data claimed that the year 2023 recorded an alarming surge in violence by about 56 per cent — an unprecedented escalation in the last 10 years, with the overall number of fatalities increasing from 980 in 2022 to 1,524 in 2023. This includes a staggering 57pc uptick recorded in Balochistan and 55 per cent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Punjab saw a 96 per cent rise in violence though the number of fatalities was very low, followed by Sindh where the fatalities increased by 26 per cent. “Nearly 65pc of all violence-related fatalities recorded in 2023 resulted from terrorism, while the remaining 35pc from the security forces operations against the outlaws. The country suffered as many as 586 terror attacks this year [2023], with only 17pc of them claimed by the banned terror outfits such as TTP, BLA, Daish (Islamic State Khorasan) and others. The security forces conducted as many as 197 operations against outlaws leaving 545 of them dead,” the CRSS report stated. An alarming upsurge in sectarian violence was recorded. In 2023, acts of terrorism directed at religious communities and their places of worship resulted in the tragic loss of 203 lives, 88 of them were SF officials.
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January - 2 
According to the performance report presented to the Sindh Police chief Rifat Mukhtar Raja, at least 21 Police personnel from the Sindh Police have lost their lives in the line of duty in encounters during coordinated efforts against street crimes and terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on Janua
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According to the performance report presented to the Sindh Police chief Rifat Mukhtar Raja, at least 21 Police personnel from the Sindh Police have lost their lives in the line of duty in encounters during coordinated efforts against street crimes and terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on January 2. The report highlighted the significant impact of the Police's actions, resulting in the elimination of 1,726 criminal gangs through 3,158 Police encounters across various Police ranges in the Province. The breakdown of the encounters revealed that a total of 19,803 dacoits/accused, 93 terrorists, eight target killers, 28 notified dacoits, 26 highway robbers, and 38 kidnappers, including 26,914 fugitives, were apprehended. Moreover, 16,135 wanted suspects were arrested during police encounters and raids conducted between law enforcement and criminal elements in districts such as Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur, and Larkana Police range. Similarly, 278 dacoits, criminals, three terrorists, four dacoits, three highway dacoits, and one kidnapper were neutralised during Police encounters and raids. In Karachi range, 10,449 suspects, one terrorist, one target killer, one robber, 20 highway robbers, 23 kidnappers, along with 1,515 criminals and 9,090 fugitives, were arrested in 1,080 Police encounters.
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January - 2 
The Federal Ministry of Interior on January 2 informed the Senate (upper house of parliament) that the continuous influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadres in significant numbers, with recruitment, training and placing of suicide bombers, in the merged Districts [Erstwhile Federally Administ
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The Federal Ministry of Interior on January 2 informed the Senate (upper house of parliament) that the continuous influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadres in significant numbers, with recruitment, training and placing of suicide bombers, in the merged Districts [Erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)] of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is “a cause of concern”, reports Dawn. The Interior Ministry, in a written response during question hour, highlighted the TTP’s reorganisation and operational expansion during the peace talks in 2022, which has significantly increased its militant activities. “It has given significant rise to its activities and is seeking the support of other militant groups to increase strength and capabilities. It is mostly concentrated in KP, especially merged districts, with footprints in Balochistan and trying to activate its network in the country,” Ministry said. “The arrival of tashkeels of TTP in significant numbers continue in merged districts along with recruitment, training and placing of suicide bombers is a cause of concern,” the Ministry added. The Interior Ministry said Daesh (Islamic State) was also trying to establish a foothold in Pakistan and resorted to terrorist activities against Shias and religious minority communities to ignite sectarian strife. It said fencing along the western borders of Pakistan had largely been completed to further strengthen the state mechanism of curbing the illegal movement from across the border. However, it pointed out that the two organisations, particularly the TTP, continued to sabotage the fence. The Interior Ministry said data of 1.45 million registered refugees was updated and expanded through the issuance of smart identity cards. “The cards contain basic information, including biometric data, and are compatible with the local systems,” it said. It said the rationale for updating and documenting data was to strictly monitor individuals involved in criminal and terrorist activities. The Senate was also informed that more than 500,000 illegal immigrants have been repatriated so far under the Government’s deportation drive against illegal aliens. “Around 1.7 million illegal aliens are unlawfully living in the country, the majority of whom are Afghans. They are living without any legal documentation necessary for staying in the country,” the Ministry added. It said 541,210 people had been sent back after the cabinet’s approval of the deportation plan for illegal residents. Besides, close to 1.15m were still residing in the country, the Ministry said, adding that efforts were underway to identify and deport the remaining people. 271,985 people were repatriated via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 159,161 through Balochistan.
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January - 4 
According to the Pak Institute for Peace Studies’ Pakistan (PIPS) security report for 2023, the banned outfits like the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) accounted for over 82 per cent of terrorism-related deaths and conducted 78 p
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According to the Pak Institute for Peace Studies’ Pakistan (PIPS) security report for 2023, the banned outfits like the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) accounted for over 82 per cent of terrorism-related deaths and conducted 78 per cent of terrorist attacks recorded in 2023, reports Dawn. The report said militants’ intensifying attacks indicate that the TTP and its affiliates will continue to resort to an intensified terrorism onslaught with a view to ‘force’ Pakistan to reinstate the process of dialogue. The PIPS report highlights Pakistan’s inadequate response to the rising terrorism and militancy challenge, exacerbated by negotiation attempts with the TTP and waning political focus due to ongoing crises. Escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, fuelled by issues like TTP and Afghan refugees, demand a comprehensive and sustainable counterterrorism strategy, report added. The report correlates a surge in terrorist violence with the Taliban’s ascendancy in Afghanistan, noting the Afghan Taliban’s inability or unwillingness to control TTP’s cross-border activities. In 2023, security and law enforcement agencies intensified anti-militant kinetic actions with 129 operational strikes, compared to 87 in 2022, resulting in 425 deaths and 51 injuries. Of these strikes, 97 occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 28 in Balochistan, three in Punjab, and one in Karachi, Sindh. A total of 306 terrorist attacks took place in Pakistan in the year — including 23 suicide bombings — which killed 693 people (330 security personnel, 260 civilians, and 103 militants) and injured 1,124 others. These attacks marked an increase of 17pc from the year before, and the number of people killed in these attacks also represented an increase of 65pc from those killed in similar attacks during the previous year. That comparative upsurge of 17 per cent in terrorist violence was contributed by an increase in the number of attacks reported from all four provinces. Compared to 2022, the frequency of terrorist incidents in the Balochistan province increased by 39 per cent, in KP by 3 per cent, in Sindh by 87 per cent and in Punjab by 100 per cent.
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January - 5 
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on January 5 released its annual operational report detailing its activities against Security Forces (SFs) and associated personnel, reports The Balochistan Post. The report, published in the magazine “Dhak” by the BLA’s media wing Hakkal, outlines a series of attack
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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on January 5 released its annual operational report detailing its activities against Security Forces (SFs) and associated personnel, reports The Balochistan Post. The report, published in the magazine “Dhak” by the BLA’s media wing Hakkal, outlines a series of attacks and operations conducted throughout 2023. According to the report, the BLA carried out 247 attacks against SFs, including nine special operations and two suicide missions. The outfit claims that these attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 171 soldiers and injuries to 251 others. Additionally, the BLA claims to have neutralized 42 individuals identified as collaborators or informants. The report also details substantial material damage inflicted by the BLA on SFs, including the destruction of 99 vehicles and motorbikes, as well as targeting 23 military installations and four drones. The Majeed Brigade, an elite unit of the BLA, is credited with two notable operations. The first, on June 24, 2023, carried out by fidayeen Sumaiya Qalandarani in Turbat, targeted a high-value Pakistani military figure. The second, on August 13, 2023, as part of operation Zir Pahazag, involved fidayeens Naveed Baloch and Maqbool Baloch in Gwadar. This operation reportedly resulted in the deaths of four Chinese nationals and 11 soldiers. The BLA’s Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) and Fateh Squad are reported to have conducted seven operations, including the capture of an Army camp near Quetta and the arrest of two Army personnel. In a commemorative section, the BLA honors 14 of its cadres who died in 2023.
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January - 7 
The Sindh Police killed as many as 289 suspects in thousands of encounters in different parts of the province during 2023, Dawn reported on January 8 quoting Police official data released on January 7. A Police spokesperson said that a total of 3,158 encounters took place with suspected robbers/cri
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The Sindh Police killed as many as 289 suspects in thousands of encounters in different parts of the province during 2023, Dawn reported on January 8 quoting Police official data released on January 7. A Police spokesperson said that a total of 3,158 encounters took place with suspected robbers/criminals across Sindh in the previous year and as a result a total of 1,726 ‘criminal gangs’ were busted. In the previous year, the provincial Police also arrested a total 26,914 suspects including militants, hitmen, dacoits, kidnappers and many proclaimed offenders, the spokesperson said, adding that a large quantity of explosive material, arms and ammunition were also seized from their custody.
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February - 8 
The Army said on February 8 that 51 terrorist attacks took place in the lead-up to the general elections, aimed at disrupting the polling process, reports The Nation. “Despite 51 cowardly terrorist attacks, mostly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, aimed at disrupting the electoral process,
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The Army said on February 8 that 51 terrorist attacks took place in the lead-up to the general elections, aimed at disrupting the polling process, reports The Nation. “Despite 51 cowardly terrorist attacks, mostly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, aimed at disrupting the electoral process, the soldiers remained resolute and effectively ensured peace and security across Pakistan,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. As many as 12 people — including 10 personnel of Security Forces and law enforcement agencies — embraced martyrdom, and 39 others have been injured in these attacks, ISPR added. In Balochistan, the general elections saw a significant disruption, characterized by a series of armed attacks on polling stations, a marked public rejection of the electoral process, and notably low voter turnout was also reported. The coastal regions, including Gwadar, Jiwani, and Pasni, also witnessed bombings near polling stations. Notably, in Gwadar, 14 explosions occurred near polling stations and the vehicle of the Assistant Commissioner, injuring two officials. Despite the Information Minister’s assurances of security, the election lead-up saw over 125 incidents targeting the election campaigns, with Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), a coalition of ‘pro-independence’ Baloch insurgent groups, claiming responsibility for 112 attacks in just ten days before the election day.
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March - 6 
In a comprehensive report released by the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, the human rights situation in Balochistan for February 2024 is laid bare, revealing a troubling surge in enforced disappearances and military actions in the region, The Balochistan Post re
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In a comprehensive report released by the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, the human rights situation in Balochistan for February 2024 is laid bare, revealing a troubling surge in enforced disappearances and military actions in the region, The Balochistan Post reported on March 6. The report discloses that the month of February witnessed 33 documented cases of enforced disappearances across various areas of Balochistan. Shockingly, 28 individuals, who were forcibly disappeared, were later released from torture cells. Moreover, in the aftermath of the conflict between the Pakistan Army and Baloch Sarmachars [freedom fighters] in Mach, five individuals, previously forcibly disappeared while in custody, were labelled as attackers and subsequently killed.
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March - 21 
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on March 21 released a detailed statement regarding what it calls the fourth phase of “Operation Zir Pahazag,” carried out by its elite unit, the Majeed Brigade, against Pakistani intelligence facilities in Gwadar on March 20, reports The Balochistan Post. According
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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on March 21 released a detailed statement regarding what it calls the fourth phase of “Operation Zir Pahazag,” carried out by its elite unit, the Majeed Brigade, against Pakistani intelligence facilities in Gwadar on March 20, reports The Balochistan Post. According to the BLA, the operation targeted the headquarters of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI), allegedly resulting in over 25 deaths among various branches of the Security Forces (SFs). The BLA statement said “six personnel, including two commissioned officers of Pakistani military intelligence, eight personnel of ISI and 12 personnel of Pakistani navy and military were eliminated in the attack. Eight fidayeen of BLA Majeed Brigade fought valiantly and made the ultimate sacrifices during today’s attack.” The BLA spokesperson, Jeeyand Baloch, said that the attack, near Marine Drive in Gwadar, involved several hours of heavy combat, including engagement with Pakistani navy commandos and the neutralization of multiple members of Pakistani death squads. Earlier, different media sources quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement reported that two SF personnel and eight terrorists were killed in the attack.
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April - 1 
Pakistan witnessed a total of 432 violence-related fatalities and 370 injuries during the first quarter of 2024, stemming from 245 incidents of terror attacks and counter-terror operations, The Express Tribune reported on April 1 quoting the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) report. Th
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Pakistan witnessed a total of 432 violence-related fatalities and 370 injuries during the first quarter of 2024, stemming from 245 incidents of terror attacks and counter-terror operations, The Express Tribune reported on April 1 quoting the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) report. The figure includes 281 fatalities among civilians and Security Forces (SFs) personnel. According to the report, the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan bore the brunt of this violence, accounting for over 92% of all fatalities and 86% of attacks during this period. The report underscores significant regional variations in the intensity of violence, with KP and Balochistan emerging as epicentres of conflict. While other regions experienced relative peace, with fatalities accounting for less than 8% of the total. Balochistan experienced a staggering 96% surge in violence during the first quarter of 2024 and fatalities doubled from 91 to 178. Similarly, Sindh witnessed a nearly 47% rise in violence, albeit with low fatalities. In contrast to the alarming escalation of violence in Balochistan and Sindh, KP, Punjab, and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) recorded significant decreases in violence during the same period. KP witnessed a notable 24% decline, signalling progress in the region's security situation. Likewise, Punjab and GB saw substantial declines of 85% and 65%, respectively, offering hope for improved stability and peace in these areas. However, these positive trends must be sustained through continued vigilance and strategic interventions.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Karachi Police Chief Additional Inspector General Imran Yaqoob said that the crime rate in the city has been recorded at 166 cases per day which according to him is less than one per Police Station, reports ARY News. Briefing Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and other participant
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On April 7, Karachi Police Chief Additional Inspector General Imran Yaqoob said that the crime rate in the city has been recorded at 166 cases per day which according to him is less than one per Police Station, reports ARY News. Briefing Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and other participants of a meeting called to discuss the law-and-order situation in the city, Imran Yaqoob said that the crime rate in the other big cities of other provinces is higher than Karachi. “But even then, the situation is being controlled through extensive checking, patrolling and intelligence.
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April - 8 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on April 8 noted with concern that the state of law and order in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, had “deteriorated alarmingly”, reports Dawn. Karachi has been facing an increase in street crime in recent months. Data presented before a high-le
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on April 8 noted with concern that the state of law and order in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, had “deteriorated alarmingly”, reports Dawn. Karachi has been facing an increase in street crime in recent months. Data presented before a high-level security meeting last week showed more than 250 Karachiites were shot dead and 1,052 others were wounded by street criminals between 2022 and March 28, 2024. In a post on social media platform X, the HRCP said: “Tens of thousands of street crimes were registered by the police in 2023, in which over a hundred people lost their lives. The first quarter of 2024 has followed the same pattern.” The HRCP pointed out that that retaliatory vigilantism and increased brutality by citizens in response to the crime wave was “not the answer”, adding that the government’s failure to address rising crime levels was “shocking”. “The underlying factors such as economic desperation and unemployment need to be addressed urgently as well,” HRCP stressed.
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April - 9 
The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) on April 9 released a report on Karachi street crimes in the first three months of 2024, reports ARY News. The report revealed that as many as 22,627 crimes were reported in the first three months (Jan-March) of 2024. During the 91 days, 59 people lost th
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The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) on April 9 released a report on Karachi street crimes in the first three months of 2024, reports ARY News. The report revealed that as many as 22,627 crimes were reported in the first three months (Jan-March) of 2024. During the 91 days, 59 people lost their lives while resisting robberies in the port city, while over 700 people sustained injuries. 373 cars, 15,968 motorbikes and 6,102 mobile phones were snatched or stolen in Karachi during the first three months of 2024. The CPLC report further said that 25 incidents of extortion and five incidents of kidnapping for ransom were reported in Karachi. Overall 154 people lost their lives in the first three months of 2024 in various incidents, the report said.
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April - 11 
The Police Chief of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan on April 11 said that 88 terrorists have been killed in various anti-terror operations since January 1, 2024, reports Geo TV. The KP IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan, in an interview to Geo News, said several among
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The Police Chief of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan on April 11 said that 88 terrorists have been killed in various anti-terror operations since January 1, 2024, reports Geo TV. The KP IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan, in an interview to Geo News, said several among those neutralised in the operations included high-value targets, while numerous militants have also been apprehended. Stressing that the law and order situation has improved in Dera Ismail Khan and the merged Districts of the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), the IGP said that the militants will continue to be pursued via intelligence-based operations (IBOs). On the sacrifices rendered by the Police in the fight against terrorism, the IGP said that 41 Police personnel embraced martyrdom in the ongoing year as part of the Police force's fight against terrorism.
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April - 24 
The number of proscribed outfits has swelled to 79 after the first addition in the list of terrorist organisations in four years, Dawn reported on April 24. The latest addition to the list, the Zainebiyoun Brigade (ZB), is a militant group which was designated by the US State Department as a terrori
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The number of proscribed outfits has swelled to 79 after the first addition in the list of terrorist organisations in four years, Dawn reported on April 24. The latest addition to the list, the Zainebiyoun Brigade (ZB), is a militant group which was designated by the US State Department as a terrorist organisation in 2019. The decision to ban Zainebiyoun Brigade was notified after escalation of tensions with Iran in January and implemented on March 29. Seen by observers as a move by Islamabad to appease Washington, while others speculate this was done to win favour with Riyadh, whose foreign minister visited Pakistan recently. Formed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after a civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, the Zainebiyoun Brigade, also known as Liwa Zainebiyoun, is charged with mobilising Pakistani Shias to fight forces opposed to Syrian ruler Bashar Al Assad, a close ally of Tehran and Moscow. The Brigade has acknowledged ties with the Quds Force since around the 2001 US invasion of Afghanistan, and its formation was announced in 2014 during the conflict in Syria. It recently pledged its readiness to follow orders from the IRGC.
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