Official PICSS statements, research releases and media communications.
Militant Attacks Increase but Human Impact Declines in August Amid Sustained CT Pressure: PICSS
Islamabad, September 1, 2026: The number of militant attacks increased in August despite sustained counter-militancy pressure, but their human impact declined substantially compared with July. According to monthly…
Militant Attacks, Security Operations Make July Deadliest Month of 2026: PICSS
Islamabad, August 1, 2026: Violence linked to militant attacks and counter-militancy operations intensified sharply in July, making it the deadliest month of 2026, with at least 606 people…
Pakistan Sees Second Straight Month of Decline in Militant Violence: PICSS
Islamabad, May 1, 2026: Pakistan recorded a second consecutive month of improving security indicators in April 2026, with militant attacks and related casualties declining markedly, according to new…
Militant Violence Surges in January After December Lull: PICSS
Islamabad, February 2026: After a noticeable decline in violence in December 2025, the first month of the new year witnessed a renewed surge in anti-state violence, resulting in…
Pakistan’s 2025 Counterterrorism Toll Surges 74% as Militancy Hits Multi-Year Highs: PICSS, Islamabad, January 01, 2026
Pakistan’s counterterrorism battlefield saw a marked escalation in 2025, with violence intensifying in both tempo and lethality and pushing several indicators to their highest levels in years. PICSS…
Pakistan’s 2025 Counterterrorism Toll Surges 73% as Militancy Hits Multi-Year Highs: PICSS
Islamabad, December 28, 2025: Pakistan’s counterterrorism battlefield saw a marked escalation in 2025, with violence intensifying in both tempo and lethality and pushing several indicators to their highest…
Militant Violence Declines Slightly in June, Says PICSS
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – Despite several high-profile attacks, Pakistan witnessed a slight overall decline in militant violence during June 2025, according to data released by the Pakistan…
Political Economy of Conflict – Why the World Watches Silently as Nuclear Rivals Stand Off
By Dr Imtiaz Awan As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan—two nuclear-armed neighbors with a long history of hostility—one would expect an urgent and unified response from the…
Post-US Withdrawal Spike in Militant Violence in Pakistan: A Quantitative Review
The withdrawal of United States and NATO forces from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked a turning point not only in Afghanistan’s internal dynamics but also in the security…
Militant Attacks in March Reach Highest Monthly Count Since 2014.
Islamabad: Militant violence and security operations intensified across Pakistan in March 2025, with the number of militant attacks surpassing 100 for the first time since November 2014, according…
Pakistan Witnesses 40% Surge in Militant Attacks in 2024
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…
April 2024: Surge in Militant Attacks, Moderate Human Impact vs. March: PICSS Report
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…
Rising Tide of Militant Attacks Marks Start of Election Year in Pakistan: PICSS Report
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,…
Unprecedented Surge: Pakistan Witnesses Highest Number of Suicide Attacks Since 2014
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…
Gaza Crisis Reshapes Global Dynamics: U.S. Faces Isolation as Russia Gains Ground: PICSS RTC
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 Kashmir Conflict Ripple Effect: Regional Implications and Consequences
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…
Geostrategic Conundrums: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Hamas-Israel Conflict’s Impact on Pakistan
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…