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Militant attacks surge in Pakistan, highest in any month since 2014

September 1, 2023 · PICSS Editorial Desk

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 […]

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Tragic Milestone: Pakistan Witnesses Second Deadliest Month of 2023

August 1, 2023 · PICSS Editorial Desk

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 […]

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Terrorism in Pakistan Soars 79% in First Half of 2023

July 2, 2023 · PICSS Editorial Desk

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 […]

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TTP’s Expansion in Balochistan: An Alarming Threat to Pakistan’s National Security

June 14, 2023 · PICSS Editorial Desk

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 […]