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 […]
The past week in Pakistan saw a resurgence of violence, with security forces respondingvigorously to ten militant attacks that claimed 32 lives and left 22 injured. Spread across regionsincluding erstwhile FATA, Balochistan, and KP, the attacks varied in nature from targeted assaultsto suicide bombings and explosive incidents, suggesting potential coordination among militantgroups. High-profile attacks underscored […]
Since elections, trend of reduction in violence continued though militants still carry outintermittent attacks now and then. Over the reviewed week, seven attacks resulted in 12fatalities, with the majority occurring in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). These incidents includedtargeted killings, physical assaults, an IED explosion, and a failed suicide attack, indicatingongoing militant intent for violence. Concurrently, security […]
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 […]
PICSS database shows that the average militant attacks per month rose from 32 in 2022 to 54 attacks per month in 2024 which is the highest monthly average in any year after 2015.
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