Pakistan militant-linked violence soars in third quarter: report


FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's military is fighting militant groups along the length of its western border, with the Pakistani Taliban active in the north-west. - AP

ISLAMABAD: Violence in Pakistan has surged over the past three months due to a spike in militant attacks and intensified counter-terrorism operations, an Islamabad-based think tank said Monday (Oct 6).

The Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) reported a 46 per cent rise in fatalities, including civilians, security personnel and militants, compared to the previous quarter.

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