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 […]
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), […]
