More than 150 Pakistani people have died in militant attacks in the last 2 weeks, according to BBC World News. The most recent attacks occurred today, mostly in Lahore, Pakistan's 2nd largest city. The attacks are said to come ahead of an expected military offensive against the Pakistani Taliban. About 40 people are dead in the recent attacks, some killed by 2 car bombs, some in battles at police academies and a federal security building, a police commando training center, and police centers throughout Pakistan. The gunmen included several teenagers, and the dead include at least 2 children. The government has now transferred security in the capital to the shoulders of the paramilitary instead of the police. Attacks like this are not new to the Pakistani people, but that does not make the attacks any less powerful in their effect on the people, and it makes security and defense against the guerrilla groups an increased priority.
By Hannah Zimmerman
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