Islamabad, July 3 : Terror activities in Pakistan have soared by 79 per cent during the first half of 2023, a media outlet reported, citing a statistical report released by independent think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).

The think tank voiced alarm in its report, stating that at least 271 militant attacks took place during the last 6 months, resulting in the loss of 389 lives and injuring 656 individuals.

The situation in the same timeframe last year was way better as compared to the current, as the first half of 2022 saw 151 attacks and 293 deaths, and 487 injuries, The News reported.