ISLAMABAD: Pakistan witnessed another harrowing month of anti-state violence in November 2024, with 245 individuals losing their lives and 257 others injured. According to data released by the Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), the fatalities included 127 militants, 68 security forces personnel, and 50 civilians. Among the injured were 119 civilians, 104 security forces personnel, and 34 militants. Security forces arrested 20 militants, while militant groups were responsible for kidnapping 11 individuals during the month. Out of the total fatalities, 131 deaths occurred in terrorist attacks. Among them 54 security forces personnel and 50