Articles Quote by Mohsin Hamid
“Well, one thing that has changed is the number of people killed by terrorists in Pakistan. Civilians killed has gone down really quite dramatically. There was a newspaper article here about a month ago that got big headlines which said that civilian deaths from terrorism were down something like 80 percent or 90 percent from their peak of two or three years ago.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2023
The quote notes a sharp decline in civilian deaths from terrorism in Pakistan over recent years.
In simple terms: Civilian deaths from terrorism have dropped dramatically.
Key Takeaway
Recognize progress but stay vigilant.
Themes
terrorism
security
humanitarian
statistics
Mood
concerned
analytical
hopeful
Type
observational
reportage
analytical
When to use this quote
- government policy review
- humanitarian aid planning
- media reporting
- public awareness campaigns
Key Concepts
Conflict resolution
policy impact
data analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors contributed to the decline?
- How reliable are the reported figures?
A Different Perspective
Data may be incomplete or underreported, masking ongoing risks.
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