According to reports, 2024 has become a deadly year for Pakistan with more than ______ people killed in violent incidents.

Correct Answer: C. 2,500

With more than 2,500 people killed in violent incidents, 2024 has become a deadly year for Pakistan’s security forces in over a decade, reflecting a dramatic escalation in unrest across the country. According to media reports, 444 attacks targeting security forces resulted in the deaths of 685 personnel, while overall violence claimed 2,546 lives, including 1,612 civilians. The provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were hardest hit, with nearly 94 percent of all fatalities occurring there. On average, seven people were killed each day in 2024, making it a year marked by relentless bloodshed. November was the deadliest month, with a sharp rise in casualties.