Terrorism claimed over 3,000 lives in tribal areas

FATA secretariat has issued a report about monetary and human losses due to terrorism and extremism in the tribal areas, reported a private TV channel. A 21-page report revealed that the regions suffered more than $2 billion damages due to terrorism. Tribal areas suffered most as compared to other parts of the country. More than 3,000 people were killed in tribal areas during terror activities. Bajaur Agency was the worst hit area where 600 people were killed. Terrorism claimed 500 lives in Kurram Agency, South and North Waziristan. According to the report, the initial property losses is estimated up to $103 million whereas the losses estimated in economic and social sectors are $119 million and $109 million respectively. Extremism takes its toll in agriculture sector also in the form of $188 million losses. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) expenses estimated $572 million. The report disclosed that militants are equipped with latest weapons whereas in contrast of this Khasadar Force has outdated arms insufficient for retaliatory action. The personnel of Khasadar and Levies getting Rs 3,500 salary per month while militants getting Rs10,000 to 15,000 per month. The report termed this major inequality the basic reason of unrest in these areas. Over $2 billion amount is needed for reconstruction and rehabilitation of tribal areas, it added.

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