Analyst Comment:
The incident highlights the potential risks of militant attacks in the country, especially considering the location of the attack in the heart of the commercial capital of Punjab province. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, a heightened security presence should be expected across the country, and clients should factor additional time in dealing with security checkpoints. In addition, non-essential medical procedures may be temporarily disrupted as hospitals in the city tend to the casualties, and deal with a shortage of blood supply. Precedents indicate that militants target institutions associated with minority groups, including Christians, and Shiite Muslims, and therefore heightened alert should be exercised in their vicinity. As a basic precaution, clients operating in the country should hold a periodic review of their security apparatus, especially those in the vicinity of potential targets. Personnel should remain vigilant to their surroundings and report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities immediately.
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