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US condemns surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan

thenews.com.pk — November 20, 2024, 06:01 AM UTC

The United States has condemned a recent surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, including the abduction of seven policemen in Bannu and an ambush on a military convoy. The US reaffirmed its support for Pakistan's fight against terrorism. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts. He highlighted the importance of strengthening Pakistan's capabilities to combat militant threats through high-level dialogues and consultations. Recent reports indicate a significant rise in violence, with a 90% increase in fatalities linked to terrorism in the third quarter of 2024. Most incidents occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, raising concerns about security in these regions.

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    Twelve soldiers and six terrorists killed in clash at check post in Pakistan (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Attacks in northwest Pakistan leave 20 dead including 12 soldiers in suicide bombing (thehindu.com)
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    Suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 12 military personnel and injures 10 (zeenews.india.com)
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  4. [4.5]
    Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 12 security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (timesnownews.com)
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  5. [4.8]
    US reaffirms commitment to support Pakistan's security following recent terrorist attacks (brecorder.com)
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  6. [4.0]
    Terror attack in Bannu kills 12 Pakistani soldiers, six attackers dead (tribune.com.pk)
    22h
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  7. [4.4]
    Suicide car bombing in northwestern Pakistan kills 12 security personnel (gazette.com)
    22h
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  8. [4.1]
    Twelve Pakistan Army soldiers killed in suicide car bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (hindustantimes.com)
    22h
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  9. [5.0]
    Twelve security personnel killed in attack on Bannu checkpost as violence rises in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (dawn.com)
    22h

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  10. [3.9]
    Twelve security personnel killed in suicide attack in Pakistan's Bannu district (thenews.com.pk)
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  11. [4.8]
    Suicide car bombing in northwestern Pakistan kills 11 security personnel (thestar.com)
    23h
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  12. [5.0]
    US condemns surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan (thenews.com.pk)
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