<p>In Pakistan's Peshawar, a suicide blast near a vehicle belonging to the security forces in the Hayatabad area on Tuesday (July 18th) injured seven people, while two people including the attacker were killed.</p>

<p>As per a Geo TV report, police have cordoned off the area. Reportedly, the target of this suicide attack were officials of the security forces.</p>

<p>Quoting a high-ranking official, Reuters reported&nbsp;that one person was "martyred" in the attack.&nbsp;Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a newly founded jihadist group, has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Injured taken to hospital</strong></h2>

<p>According to the police, of the seven injured people, one is in critical condition, and all the injured have been shifted to the Hayatabad Medical Complex.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the media near the blast site, Cantt Superintendent of Police (SP) Waqas Rafi said that a bomb disposal squad was collecting evidence from the scene.</p>

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<p>"We are looking into the matter and collecting further details. The area has been cordoned off," said Rafi, adding, "We will reach the bottom of this matter and the culprits involved in the incident will be exposed."</p>

<p>Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, the jihadist group that has claimed responsibility for the attack, also attacked a military base in the southwest province of Balochistan last week.</p>

<h2><strong>Afghanistan Taliban and crime in Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>The return of the Afghan Taliban to power in August 2021 has reportedly led to a surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan.</p>

<p>According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an independent think tank, the country has witnessed a 79 per cent increase in terror activities during the first half of 2023.</p>

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<p>The report highlights that 271 militant attacks have occurred during this period, resulting in the loss of 389 lives and injuring 656 individuals. Responding to the increasing militant activity, Pakistani security forces have intensified their efforts. As per Geo TV, Pakistani forces have killed 236 militants and arrested 295 suspected militants across the country in the same six-month period.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous blasts</strong></h2>

<p>The Tuesday blast comes after two similar attacks in Balochistan earlier this month, which led to the death of 12 soldiers.</p>

<p>Dawn reported&nbsp;that the two attacks which took place on the same day led to the Pakistan military's highest single-day toll from terrorist attacks reported this year.</p>

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In Pakistan's Peshawar, a suicide blast near a vehicle belonging to the security forces in the Hayatabad area on Tuesday (July 18th) injured seven people, while two people including the attacker were killed.

In Pakistan's Peshawar, a suicide blast near a vehicle belonging to the security forces in the Hayatabad area on Tuesday (July 18th) injured seven people, while two people including the attacker were killed. As per a Geo TV report, police have cordoned off the area. Reportedly, the target of this suicide attack were officials of the security forces. Quoting a high-ranking official, Reuters reported that one person was "martyred" in the attack. Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a newly founded jihadist group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Injured taken to hospital According to the police, of the seven injured people, one is in critical condition, and all the injured have been shifted to the Hayatabad Medical Complex. A blast has been reported near a security forces vehicle in Peshawar's Hayatabad, Phase 6 vicinity -- The blast is speculated to be a suicide attack, per media report. #Pakistan — Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) July 18, 2023 × Speaking to the media near the blast site, Cantt Superintendent of Police (SP) Waqas Rafi said that a bomb disposal squad was collecting evidence from the scene. Also read | Afghanistan, Pakistani Taliban 'collaborated' on attacks targeting Pak law enforcement: Report "We are looking into the matter and collecting further details. The area has been cordoned off," said Rafi, adding, "We will reach the bottom of this matter and the culprits involved in the incident will be exposed." Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, the jihadist group that has claimed responsibility for the attack, also attacked a military base in the southwest province of Balochistan last week. Afghanistan Taliban and crime in Pakistan The return of the Afghan Taliban to power in August 2021 has reportedly led to a surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an independent think tank, the country has witnessed a 79 per cent increase in terror activities during the first half of 2023. Also read | No construction of building on plot of century-old Hindu temple will be allowed: Karachi mayor The report highlights that 271 militant attacks have occurred during this period, resulting in the loss of 389 lives and injuring 656 individuals. Responding to the increasing militant activity, Pakistani security forces have intensified their efforts. As per Geo TV, Pakistani forces have killed 236 militants and arrested 295 suspected militants across the country in the same six-month period. Previous blasts The Tuesday blast comes after two similar attacks in Balochistan earlier this month, which led to the death of 12 soldiers. Dawn reported that the two attacks which took place on the same day led to the Pakistan military's highest single-day toll from terrorist attacks reported this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Suicide attack targetting security forces 'martyrs' 1, injures 7 in Peshawar

<p>Less than 48 hours after a devastating suicide bombing attack at a mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar city claimed over 100&nbsp;lives, a rare move of resistance against country's powerful intelligence agency has shaped into a Pakistan-wide social media trend. People on social media said that the January 30 attack in Peshawar was 'a total intelligence failure' and that people at the helm of affairs must be held accountable. 'Nadeem Anjum must resign', a social media trend calling for the removal of the country's powerful intelligence agency's chief, gained traction across Pakistan by Wednesday morning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The hashtag can be seen as stemming from one of the old interview snippets of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in which he points to the apparent inability of Pakistan's then army chief General Qamar Jawed Bajwa, to control violence in Pakistan's tribal areas. Furthermore, the social media accounts associated with Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) amplified the virtual call for the removal of Nadeem Anjum as Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.</p>

<p><strong>'Nadeem Anjum Must Resign': What exactly are Pakistanis saying on Twitter?</strong></p>

<p>Pakistanis on micro-blogging in a near unanimity called for the resignation of Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, saying that he must be held accountable for letting violence fester in the country.&nbsp;"Peshawar Attack is a Total intelligence failure," a user wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Any condemnation by the authorities can't be enough to justify the horrible incident that too in the hub of the security area. Life has become so invaluable," wrote another with the 'Nadeem Anjum Must Resign' hashtag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When the head of an institution becomes too controversial, he should resign himself," said a third user echoing the call to remove Nadeem Anjum as Pakistani intelligence agency's chief.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Why is ISI significant?</strong></p>

<p>In over seven and half decades since Pakistan’s existence, the country's military-intelligence nexus has consisted of the Pakistani ‘establishment’, the real power above Islamabad’s Prime Minister’s Office. When not liked by the establishment, Pakistani Prime Ministers have departed power in handcuffs or coffins, expelled by military coups, rigged votes or assassinations.</p>

<p>A popular call to oust an establishment leader in Pakistan has been rare. The latest social media call to remove the current ISI DG Nadeem Anjum, marks another page among the counted few in the Pakistani book of resistance.</p>

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Less than 48 hours after a devastating suicide bombing attack at a mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar city claimed over 100 lives, a rare move of resistance against country's powerful intelligence agency has shaped into a Pakistan-wide social media trend.

Less than 48 hours after a devastating suicide bombing attack at a mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar city claimed over 100 lives, a rare move of resistance against country's powerful intelligence agency has shaped into a Pakistan-wide social media trend. People on social media said that the January 30 attack in Peshawar was 'a total intelligence failure' and that people at the helm of affairs must be held accountable. 'Nadeem Anjum must resign', a social media trend calling for the removal of the country's powerful intelligence agency's chief, gained traction across Pakistan by Wednesday morning. ALSO READ | Pakistan: Blast at mosque near Peshawar's police lines kills 87, injures 150 The hashtag can be seen as stemming from one of the old interview snippets of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in which he points to the apparent inability of Pakistan's then army chief General Qamar Jawed Bajwa, to control violence in Pakistan's tribal areas. Furthermore, the social media accounts associated with Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) amplified the virtual call for the removal of Nadeem Anjum as Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. 'Nadeem Anjum Must Resign': What exactly are Pakistanis saying on Twitter? Pakistanis on micro-blogging in a near unanimity called for the resignation of Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, saying that he must be held accountable for letting violence fester in the country. "Peshawar Attack is a Total intelligence failure," a user wrote. ALSO WATCH | WION Dispatch: Pak Police hold mass funeral for Peshawar blast victims × "Any condemnation by the authorities can't be enough to justify the horrible incident that too in the hub of the security area. Life has become so invaluable," wrote another with the 'Nadeem Anjum Must Resign' hashtag. "When the head of an institution becomes too controversial, he should resign himself," said a third user echoing the call to remove Nadeem Anjum as Pakistani intelligence agency's chief. Why is ISI significant? In over seven and half decades since Pakistan’s existence, the country's military-intelligence nexus has consisted of the Pakistani ‘establishment’, the real power above Islamabad’s Prime Minister’s Office. When not liked by the establishment, Pakistani Prime Ministers have departed power in handcuffs or coffins, expelled by military coups, rigged votes or assassinations. A popular call to oust an establishment leader in Pakistan has been rare. The latest social media call to remove the current ISI DG Nadeem Anjum, marks another page among the counted few in the Pakistani book of resistance. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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