Since 2002, suicide attacks have become a growing terror in Pakistan and many other surrounding countries, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. The number of accidents has reached 300, causing over 5,000 injuries and 12,000 deaths in Pakistan alone (Pakistan data sheets). These statistics only give a small glimpse into the larger problem of suicide bombings. Hundreds and thousands of people have their lives taken away every day simply because someone chose to take it. Someone has chosen to believe in a cause that they believe is greater than humanity and has decided to kill people for it. It is obvious that this affects millions of people every year, if not with death, then with injury or loss. These attacks arouse fear in the people, creating division among the people. It is also damaging Pakistan's economy by killing valuable workers and traders. These radical groups, like the Pakistani Taliban, who want to kill do not give up and will not give up until they get what they want, which is supreme control. “Despite the Pakistani government's efforts to reach the Taliban for peace talks, there has been no respite in attacks against civilians and security forces by the Pakistani Taliban” this means they mean business and the government cannot let them continue their reign of terror (“Taliban attacks continue in Pakistan amid peace efforts”). There are several reasons, in addition to the thirst for power, that contribute to the ability of the Taliban and other radical groups. What could someone who kills thousands of people conjure up? It may be that they want to escape from this world and the easiest way is to join one of these groups, because they feel they have a reason other than personal gain. Some of the most Isl...... middle of paper ......ivia. “Understanding suicide attacks.” openDemocracy. Ed. Rosemary Bechler. openDemocracy, 21 June 2007. Web. 10 February 2014. Ali, Zulfiqar. “Suicide bombings in Pakistan raise questions about peace talks.” Los Angeles time. Los Angeles Times, February 10, 2014. Web. February 10, 2014. “Attitudes toward suicide bombings in Pakistan.” PyscNET. American Psychological Association, 2012. Web. May 28, 2014."Mission Statement." Fair Trade. Fair Trade USA and Web. May 24, 2014.Obaid-Chinoy, Sharmeen. "Inside a school for suicide bombers." TEDTalk. TED, February 2010. Web. 9 February 2014. "Pakistan Fact Sheets." SATP. np South Asia Terrorism Portal, February 9, 2014. Web. February 12, 2014. Taliban attacks continue in Pakistan amid peace efforts. VOA. Voice of America, January 20, 2014. Web. February 10, 2014."Poverty in the world." Solutions to poverty in the world. Poverty in the world, 2014. Web. 24 May 2014.