War on terror: Terrorism claimed 12,795 lives, says Nisar

[haviZsultan]

ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry put the total number of fatalities in terrorist incidents since the year 2002 at 12,795 – roughly one-third of the figure claimed by unofficial and media sources.

During the Senate’s question hour on Tuesday, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan announced the official figures. So far, at least 12,795 people have been killed and 28,881 others injured in acts of terrorism across the country since 2002, against unofficial claims of more than 40,000.

At least 1,318 were killed in Punjab, 646 people lost their lives in Sindh, 2,810 people fell prey to terror in Balochistan, while the highest number of fatalities was recorded in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa at 3,990. Similarly, 3,851 people were killed in Fata and 180 people in Islamabad Capital Territory.

Nisar said that he is doubtful about the figures adding that as many as 381 people went missing and out of them 93 were recovered. The highest number of missing persons was recorded from Punjab at 153.

The ministry further stated that Rs1,303.53 million were paid in compensation to those killed in terrorist incidents and Rs522 million was allotted to those injured in the terror attacks. The document also disclosed that as many as 16,560 alleged terrorists were arrested from across the country since 2002.

Chaudhry Nisar maintained that he had directed the ministry to withdraw official escort being provided to all former ministers and bureaucrats. He will ensure this order is carried out, as he himself is not enjoying this facility as the incumbent interior minister.

Unregistered SIMs

The government is planning to take action against cellular companies for not blocking unregistered SIMs, which are often used to coordinate terrorist attacks.

Nisar informed the House that only 199.569 million SIMs have been verified by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the remaining are still unregistered, which is a grave concern.

He said that he was shocked at why cellular companies have not taken any measures to block unregistered SIMs. “I will hold a special meeting in this regard and hold all the companies accountable.”

Both the companies and the retailers will be held responsible if any SIM is found unregistered in the future.

 

[Jango]

The highest number of missing persons was recorded from Punjab at 153.

Slap on the face of the people who said that all the stuff is being done in Balochistan!

 

[Side-Winder]

i think in fact casaulties number is much higher

 

[CENTCOM]

The issue shouldn’t be whether the number of fatalities is at 12000 or 40000, the loss of human lives even a fraction of these statistics is a matter of great concern. People should focus on the fact that a developed country, which acquired its independence and became a nuclear state in a relatively short time, has a troubling militancy issue which has to be dealt with for the sake of the nation’s future. If the statistics are higher or lower than these announced, does that make any difference, especially to those soldiers and security personnel who risk their lives to protect others every day?

Haroon Ahmad
DET – U.S. Central Command
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[pak-marine]

i seriously doubt that if on an average if 10 people are killed all over pakistan daily total exceeds over 40K over the period of 12 years ! what is on about here , the total is much higher

Even if we suppose this figure is right still 12000 lives is a big loss and shows internationally the country is facing internal chaos

 

[ranjeet]

So that figure of 40000+ was an imaginary one? Even a single life lost in such a callous way deserve condemnation but either numbers were exaggerated earlier or it's being undermined now. my feelings are there for every dead or injured one, but the govt. playing around with numbers as if they don't mean nothing is a real low.

 

[Panther 57]

The issue shouldn’t be whether the number of fatalities is at 12000 or 40000, the loss of human lives even a fraction of these statistics is a matter of great concern. People should focus on the fact that a developed country, which acquired its independence and became a nuclear state in a relatively short time, has a troubling militancy issue which has to be dealt with for the sake of the nation’s future. If the statistics are higher or lower than these announced, does that make any difference, especially to those soldiers and security personnel who risk their lives to protect others every day?

Haroon Ahmad
DET – U.S. Central Command
www.facebook.com/centcomurdu

Very rightly pointed out, however, militancy of such quantum cannot prevail without the support of an entity which is more developed, advance and resoureceful then the governement. Pakistan is being vitimized by entities having their vested interest in the region. Pakistan is very much capable of handling enemy eithin and the identified traditon rival, as long as other intersted parties keep their hands off. Unfortunately, these militants have supply lines rooting to atleast five different countries. Justbecause of one reason and that is the nuclear asset Pakistan. All efforts are focused to develop an impression that Pakistan cannot safeguard its nuclear asset. Just because Pakistan is a muslim majority country.

 

[Panther 57]

So that figure of 40000+ was an imaginary one? Even a single life lost in such a callous way deserve condemnation but either numbers were exaggerated earlier or it's being undermined now. my feelings are there for every dead or injured one, but the govt. playing around with numbers as if they don't mean nothing is a real low.

the figure of 40k+ is the total number of fatalities due to war on terror. Including drone attacks, and soldiers in action

 

[ranjeet]

the figure of 40k+ is the total number of fatalities due to war on terror. Including drone attacks, and soldiers in action

And these fatalities from which group on whom?

 

[Panther 57]

Pakistan suffered multiple groups, including US and TTP.

 

[joekrish]

Terrorism = Mind set.

 

[ranjeet]

was this a false claim?

 

[qamar1990]

The issue shouldn’t be whether the number of fatalities is at 12000 or 40000, the loss of human lives even a fraction of these statistics is a matter of great concern. People should focus on the fact that a developed country, which acquired its independence and became a nuclear state in a relatively short time, has a troubling militancy issue which has to be dealt with for the sake of the nation’s future. If the statistics are higher or lower than these announced, does that make any difference, especially to those soldiers and security personnel who risk their lives to protect others every day?

Haroon Ahmad
DET – U.S. Central Command
www.facebook.com/centcomurdu

shut the hell up cent com, your guys are really making it difficult for the Pak army to eradicate terrorism with your drone strikes.
its creates more terrorist nut jobs, i cant wait for the day the us army stops this stupidity and uses their brains for once and listens to the pakistani army.