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Militants expanding their operational outreach across the country
Pakistan experienced 48 terrorist attacks in October 2024, spanning across 28 districts
Islamabad – The data on recent terrorist activities in the country highlights a troubling expansion of militant outreach and influence, particularly…
Balochistan plunges into terrorist violence in August 2024
Islamabad (PR ) - According to the digital database of security incidents managed by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies, a total of 59 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in August 2024, compared to 38 such attacks in the…
Militants expanding their targets and areas of operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad - The geographical spread of terrorist violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been expanding, with attacks in June 2024 spread across nine districts of the province.
While attacks on security forces personnel appear to be the prime…
Minority Rights In Pakistan: Historic Neglect Or State Complicity?
While multiple factors have historically contributed to discrimination against religious minorities and faith-based violence in Pakistan, there have been inadequate efforts on the level of state and society to create an environment that…
Pakistan’s Achievements In War On Terror But At What Cost: A Special Review Of The Current Decade
This report describes Pakistan‘s efforts against militancy and terrorism, the cost and sacrifices it had paid in this campaign mainly being a US ally in the WoT, and the outcome of the war in terms of restoration of peace and security.…
Pakistan’s Evolving Militant Landscape: State Responses and Policy
The militant landscape in Pakistan has become increasingly diverse, with religiously motivated, nationalist insurgent, and sectarian groups gaining momentum. This shift has been particularly noticeable since the rise of the Taliban in…
Pakistan’s Evolving Militant Landscape: State Responses and Policy Options
Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) launched its research report ‘Pakistan’s Evolving Militant Landscape: State Responses and Policy Options’ on May 16, 2024, in Islamabad.
Academics, former diplomats, journalists, policy analysts,…
Understanding Taliban ties with militant groups to help Pakistan tackle terrorism
Islamabad – Speakers at a discussion urged Pakistan to understand the nature of relationship of Taliban-led administration in Kabul with all Afghanistan-based militant groups before talking to it on the issue of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban…
CTDs lack clarity on militant groups’ dynamics and operational strategies; PIPS report
CTDs lack clarity on militant groups’ dynamics and operational strategies; PIPS report
Islamabad – Provincial counterterrorism departments (CTDs) lack clarity on militant groups’ dynamics, connections and operational strategies, apart…