Karachi
\nAs many as three suspected militants were killed in a late-night operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police in Bannu, officials said on Thursday. A spokesperson for the provincial anti-terror police said the eliminated militants were affiliated with the proscribed Gul Bahadur and Zarar groups.
\nThey were identified as Mudassir, Turab, and Mohammad Hussain, the spokesperson added, saying all three, who were from Bannu, were wanted by the police for acts of terrorism.
\nAfter the successful raid, the CTD recovered explosives, automatic weapons, including a Kalashnikov and a pistol, as well as a motorcycle used by the suspects. The CTD action came nearly ten days after another three militants affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in a late-night operation in Lakki Marwat.
\nRising terror attacks
\nPakistan saw a slight uptick in militant attacks in May 2025, even as heightened military tensions with neighbouring India failed to trigger a significant escalation in violence from extremist groups. Data released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indicates a 5% increase in attacks compared to April, though the overall picture suggests militant groups largely remained contained despite the regional geopolitical climate.
\nAccording to the PICSS monthly security assessment, May recorded 85 militant attacks, a marginal rise from 81 in April.
\nThese incidents resulted in 113 fatalities, including 52 security forces personnel, 46 civilians, 11 militants, and four members of peace committees. The month also saw 182 individuals injured, comprising 130 civilians, 47 security personnel, four militants, and one peace committee member.
\nWhile the overall number of attacks saw only a modest increase, a deeper dive into the figures reveals some concerning trends.
\nDeaths among security personnel surged by a significant 73%, underscoring the persistent threat faced by Pakistan\u2019s armed forces.
\nCivilian injuries also witnessed a dramatic 145% increase, jumping from 53 in April to 130 in May, highlighting the growing impact of militant activities on the general populace. Conversely, injuries among security personnel decreased by 20%, falling from 59 to 47.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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