Pakistan continues to face the blow back of its decision to side with the United States in its so-called war on terror. A new study shows that a 40 percent increase in terrorist attacks was witnessed in the country after new government took charge in May this year. The report prepared by the Conflict Monitoring Center reveals that September was the deadliest month as 215 violent incidents were reported. In those attacks as many as 284 people were killed and over 500 injured. Pro-Taliban militants have stepped up attacks following a unanimous resolution passed by the country\'s main stream religious and political parties last month to hold talks with them. The report also says that in the first nine months of 2013, more than 800 violent incidents were recorded in different parts of the country leaving over 2000 people dead and many more injured. Majority of the public here in Pakistan believe that the country is facing increased number of terrorist attacks due to its alliance with the US. Official figures indicate that as many as 50,000 Pakistanis including thousands of security personnel have lost their lives in violent incidents since 9/11 attacks. The current Pakistani government is pushing for a peace deal with the pro-Taliban militants. But many critics here believe that it will be a huge challenge for the administration in Islamabad to achieve that objective if militants continue their attacks. Show Less >>