Pakistan Reports 35% Drop in Combat and Terrorism Deaths in March During Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Pakistan experienced a significant 35% reduction in combat-related fatalities in March, totaling 331 deaths compared to 506 in February. The decline is linked to Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, a military campaign targeting terrorists in Afghanistan which disrupted militant activities. The impact varies across provinces, with notable declines in civilian and security force casualties, indicating the operation's immediate effectiveness but also highlighting ongoing militant threats.