ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a 40% surge in militant attacks in 2024 compared to the previous year, recording 905 incidents that resulted in 1,177 deaths and 1,292 injuries, according to statistics released by the Islamabad-based think tank, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The data reveals a 21% rise in fatalities and a 5% […]
Global Experts Discuss Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Future Roadmap Islamabad: At a one-day International Conference titled “Countering Terrorism in Pakistan: Progress, Challenges and the Path Forward,” jointly organized by Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Bahria University Islamabad, Federal Minister for […]
November saw an increase in militant attacks across Pakistan, with 71 incidents causing 131 deaths and 220 injuries, marking a modest 4% rise in attacks but a more significant 12% rise in fatalities and a 117% surge in injuries compared to October. Security forces suffered heavily, with 68 personnel killed, the highest monthly toll since […]
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By Abdullah Khan The recent death of Hasan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s long-standing Secretary General, in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024, has once again brought to light the stark contrast between Hezbollah and Hamas. Both groups have played pivotal roles in the broader resistance against Israel, but while Hezbollah has been heavily resourced and supported […]
By Abdullah Khan Incident Overview and Immediate ImplicationsOn Sunday, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast targeted a police vehicle in Malam Jabba, Swat, within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The vehicle was part of the protection squad assigned to foreign diplomats from 12 countries. Fortunately, no diplomats were harmed, raising concerns about the blast’s intended target: was […]
Islamabad, May 1, 2024: Following a brief lull in March, militant attacks in Pakistan surged once more in April 2024, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly its southern districts, bearing the brunt. These findings were disclosed by the Islamabad-based think tank, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), in its monthly security assessment report. According to […]
Islamabad, April 1, 2024: Despite a surge in high-profile attacks, overall militant activities notably decreased during March 2024 in Pakistan. Data released by the Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) revealed a total of 56 militant incidents, resulting in 77 fatalities and 67 injuries throughout the month. Compared with February […]
I have carefully analysed content of Islamic State published by different chapters of the group about an attack in Russian capital Moscow on a concert hall March 23, 2024 in which more than 100 people were killed any hundreds others injured. Western media widely reported that the attack is claimed by Islamic State Khorasan chapter […]
Yesterday In a pivotal roundtable session titled, “Pak-Iran Relations Amidst the Threat of Broader Conflict,” hosted by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), prominent figures delved into the complex geopolitical landscape involving Pakistan, Iran, and India. Conducted by PICSS Managing Director, Mr Abdullah Khan, the session brought together key figures including Ambassador […]
