ISLAMABAD, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The month of June in Pakistan saw the least number of militant attacks in 2024 so far, resulting in fewer deaths and injuries, a local think-tank has said.
The militants carried out 69 attacks across the country during last month, which caused 60 deaths, including 33 security forces personnel, 26 civilians, and one militant, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies said in a report on Monday.
Additionally, 65 people were injured, comprising 33 civilians, 31 security forces personnel, and one militant, the figures showed.
In comparison to May, there was a 20 percent decline in militant attacks, a 33 percent fall in resultant deaths and a 25 percent decrease in injuries, it added.
In the first six months of the year, Pakistan faced 478 attacks with 474 deaths and 539 people injured, the report noted.
During the same period in 2023, the South Asian country witnessed 271 attacks, resulting in 391 deaths and 656 injuries, according to official data. ■
