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CORPORATE WINDOW: The price tag of a terror attack
[Dawn] The ghastly terror attack in Beautiful Downtown Peshawar
...capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, administrative and economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Peshawar is situated near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass, convenient to the Pak-Afghan border. Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistain's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, which means lots of gunfire...
 last week traumatised Paks. Besides the tragic loss of lives and property, it reminded people of their persistent vulnerability. Terrorism and operations to counter the threat cost Pakistain dearly. The efforts to rid the country of this menace have yet to succeed.

A remote-controlled bomb may cost about the same as an iPhone at $400-500, a suicide bombing vest $1,200, and a suicide car bomb between $13,000-$20,000, depending on the make and model of the car
The nation compromised on other pressing priorities for years to finance counter-terrorism projects. Besides inflicting wounds on the body and soul of the nation, terror attacks hurt the country’s image. They project Pakistain as one of the most dangerous places in the world, leading to adverse economic consequences, some quantifiable and others not.
Posted by: trailing wife 2023-02-06
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