There were attacks across the country the highest number in a single month since November . Balochistan and erstwhile Fata were the regions most affected by violence in August . The data showed a monthonmonth increase of per cent compared to attacks reported in July .
The numbers released by the Islamabadbased think tank were lower than the attacks claimed by the outlawed TehreekiTaliban Pakistan TTP most of which couldnt be verified through independent sources . There were four suicide attacks in August three in tribal districts and one in mainland Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The attacks resulted in the deaths of civilians and security forces personnel while were injured. The data also revealed that security forces remained the primary target of violence. There was a pc rise in military fatalities in August compared to July.
The security forces also responded to the militancy threat and killed at least alleged militants and arrested in operations across the region. The number of alleged militants were killed and arrested. However, both regions recorded a decrease in fatalities by the security forces.
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