The year 2012 started with terror attacks that ravaged Pakistan. In January itself, there were more than a dozen strikes.
The bullet-riddled bodies of 15 paramilitary troopers were found in Orakzai Agency Jan 5 following their abduction by the Taliban a year ago.
The attack was a retaliation for killing of their associates by security forces.
Thirty more people died Jan 10 when a powerful bomb was detonated in Jamrud town near the Afghan border. Again June 25, Taliban beheaded seven captured Pakistani soldiers.
On Aug 16, militants wearing military uniforms attacked the key Kamra air force base, destroying one aircraft. Six militants and two security personnel died.
The year also saw deadly sectarian attacks in Pakistan, particularly in the port city of Karachi.
