Civilian Casualties in Pakistan's Anti-Terror Operations

Recent anti-terror operations in Pakistan have resulted in civilian casualties, sparking controversy and protests. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an operation targeting Pakistani Taliban hideouts inadvertently killed 10 civilians, including women and children, prompting the government to promise an investigation. Meanwhile, coordinated attacks in Balochistan resulted in the deaths of six people, including five non-local passengers, as militants targeted ethnic groups. Security forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack in Dera Ghazi Khan, eliminating two terrorists without any law enforcement casualties. These incidents underscore the complex security challenges in Pakistan, where militant groups frequently use civilian areas as cover, complicating counterterrorism efforts.