Taliban Attack on Tourists

Pakistani Taliban attacks on Tourists

The Pakistani Taliban may be planning attacks on tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, where 10 foreign climbers were killed by shooting last years.

Thousands of tourists visit Gilgit and Chitral each year, many drawn by the area’s impressive mountains and glaciers, including the world’s second highest peak K2. Pakistan has seen a surge in militant attacks in recent weeks and official are warning these may spread to the north as the sprint tourist season gets under way. Therefore, Pakistani Taliban may  strike the region.

Pakistan has warned of suicide bombings and attacks on tourists in the region. The climbing industry in northern Pakistan was badly hit by the attacks on foreign mountaineers at the foot of Pakistan’s second highest mountain, Nanga Parbat in June last year. According the regional Police, it is said that there were not aware of any specific threat by the Pakistan Taliban but were remaining vigilant. They have enhanced security as part of a routine exercise, keeping in mind the latest bout of violence throughout the country.