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Decade of Mass Killings in Pakistan
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Data explores 128 distinct mass shooting incidents that occurred in Pakistan over a ten-year period, covering 2012 through 2022. The compiled records document significant acts of violence across the nation, resulting in approximately 2,800 fatalities. The information captured details surrounding the events, including the location, the number of victims, and the political administration in power at the time. A particularly devastating incident recorded was a mass killing in December 2014 which tragically claimed 149 lives, many of whom were school children.
Columns
- Year: The calendar year in which the incident took place (from 2012 to 2022).
- Month: The specific month when the event was recorded.
- Incident: A description or name detailing the specific nature of the event, such as a bombing or attack.
- Victims: The final tally of casualties (fatalities) resulting from the incident, with the maximum recorded being 154.
- City: The geographic location or city where the event occurred, with Quetta and Peshawar being frequently recurring locations.
- Prime minister: Identifies the Prime Minister of Pakistan who was in office when the incident occurred.
Distribution
The data is available as a single CSV file, named
murders.csv, with a file size of 8.45 kB. It is presented in a clear tabular format, comprising 6 columns and 128 valid records. No missing or mismatched values were identified across the 128 entries. The dataset is anticipated to receive updates annually.Usage
The data is highly suitable for statistical analyses of violence trends, particularly focusing on the frequency and severity of mass casualty events over the decade. It can be used for geographical mapping to identify persistent conflict zones within Pakistan. Researchers may also utilise this information to examine potential correlations between incidents and specific political timelines or administrative changes, given that 49% of events occurred during the tenure of Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
Coverage
The scope is confined to the nation of Pakistan. The time range spans ten years, beginning in 2012 and concluding in 2022. The data focuses on specific, high-casualty incidents across various cities, including Quetta, which accounts for 15% of the incidents, and Peshawar (9%).
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CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Security Analysts: For tracking and modelling patterns of internal conflict and terrorism.
- Academics and Researchers: Those studying political science, sociology, or regional security in South Asia.
- Journalists: For historical reporting and documenting significant violent events.
- Policy Makers: To inform strategies related to public safety and crime reduction initiatives.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Pakistan Mass Casualty Incidents 2012–2022
- Decade of Mass Killings in Pakistan
- Pakistani Security Incident Records
- Violence in Pakistan Statistics
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