Islamabad, February 1, 2024 – As Pakistan gears up for the impending general elections, the first month of the year has witnessed a disconcerting surge in militant activities, with a staggering 102 percent increase compared to the final month of 2023. The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based think tank, released […]
Unprecedented Surge: Pakistan Witnesses Highest Number of Suicide Attacks Since 2014, Says PICSS Report” The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) has recently disclosed alarming statistics regarding suicide attacks in Pakistan. In 2023, the country experienced a disturbing surge in such attacks, reaching the highest level since 2014. A staggering 29 suicide attacks […]
Islamabad, November 1, 2023: Following a two-month decline in militant activities, Pakistan experienced a notable resurgence with a 34 percent increase in anti-state violence in November 2023. Data unveiled by the Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a total of 63 militant attacks during the month, resulting in 83 […]
Gaza Crisis Reshapes Global Dynamics: U.S. Faces Isolation as Russia Gains Ground Islamabad, November 14, 2023: A roundtable conference held in the federal capital of Pakistan delved into the repercussions of the conflict in Gaza on the United States, with a consensus emerging that the shift in focus from Ukraine to the Middle East has […]
PICSS hosted a Roundtable Conference on“The Kashmir Conflict Ripple Effect: Regional Implications and Consequences” Islamabad, October 26, 2023: A Roundtable Conference held in Islamabad emphasized China’s involvement in the Kashmir Conflict and urged Pakistan to recognize it as a key stakeholder in the issue. Organized by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), […]
Islamabad October 12, 2023: A possible peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel was the first casualty of the Hamas attack. The government of Pakistan’s weak stance on the situation can lead to public backlash in the country. There is little chance that Al-Qaeda and ISIS jump in to join the conflict. These thoughts were […]
Islamabad, September 1, 2023: Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in militant attacks in August, with 99 incidents reported across the country, the highest number in any single month since November 2014. The attacks resulted in 112 deaths and 87 injuries, mostly among security forces personnel and civilians. There was a 93 percent rise in militant […]
Islamabad, August 1, 2023 – July marked a notable escalation in terrorist activities in Pakistan, emerging as the second deadliest month of the year with 124 fatalities and 218 injuries reported in terror attacks. According to statistics released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a prominent Islamabad-based think tank, July saw […]
Islamabad, July 2, 2023: The first half of 2023 has seen a steady and alarming rise in terror incidents in Pakistan, according to a statistical report released by the independent think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report reveals that a total of 271 militant attacks occurred during this period, resulting […]
By Abdullah Khan Over the past year, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has expanded its operational influence into Balochistan, posing a significant threat to Pakistan’s national security. The TTP’s strategic alliances with various Balochistan-based militant groups have enabled its rapid infiltration into the province. This op-ed sheds light on the worrisome implications of the TTP’s expansion […]
