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Pakistan militants' 'double tap' strategy turns rescue missions into deadly traps

Militant groups in Pakistan are using a double tap strategy against security personnel. This tactic involves an initial attack followed by targeting reinforcements responding to the scene. Recent incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlight this evolving and deadly strategy. Terror-related deaths in July more than doubled, indicating a worsening security situation. The suicide bombing in Swat raised fresh concerns about renewed militant activity.

3 Aug 2026 4:57 pm