Monday, January 2, 2012

Militant Attacks In Pakistan Killed 6,681 In 2011

6,681 Killed In 2,782 Terror Attacks In 2011 -- The Economist/Business Recorder

A total of 2,782 militant, insurgent and sectarian related-terrorist's attacks were reported across the country in 2011 in which around 6,681 people were killed.

The figure was taken after counting casualties caused by terrorist attacks, military operations, inter-tribal clashes and cross-border attacks (including drone strikes and incursions by Nato/ISAF forces in FATA) in Pakistan.

In comparison with corresponding year 2010, militant, insurgent and sectarian related attacks showed a considerable decline, as around 611 less attacks and 3,322 less deaths were reported in the out-going year.

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My Comment: I expected the totals to be higher .... but the trend is still upwards with the militants not losing any of their resolved to push for power in Pakistan.

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