Pakistan reports rise in May terrorist attacks and decline in June anti‑state violence
A 27 % increase in terrorist attacks was recorded in May, while overall anti‑state violence fell in June. Security forces reported significant casualties on both sides during June operations.
Pakistan experienced a 27 % increase in terrorist attacks in May compared with the previous month, a rise confirmed by multiple news outlets. The country recorded 128 terrorist attacks in May, up from 101 in April, according to a report by m.dailyhunt.in, and six suicide attacks were reported in May by The Hindu. Reports also indicated that militant and terror groups regained momentum in May after a brief period of relative decline, and that security forces intensified counter‑terrorism operations across Pakistan during the same month.
In June, overall anti‑state violence and related security incidents declined, as reported by Dawn.
During June, Pakistani security forces said they killed 184 militants. The same source recorded a total of 262 fatalities in the month, including 52 civilians and 26 security‑forces personnel. Additionally, 63 civilians, 50 security‑forces personnel, 18 pro‑government peace‑committee members, and three terrorists were reported wounded.
The June figures reflect a mix of casualties among civilians, security forces, and militants amid ongoing counter‑terrorism efforts.
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