Topic: PCA

Weekly Insight

Terror, Politics, and Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Internal Security and External Engagements (WR: 8-14 August, 2025)

August 16, 2025 · Dr Shomaila Mumtaz

During the week under review, militant violence in Pakistan rose sharply, with 49 recorded attacks compared to 29 the previous week, leaving 46 dead—24 security personnel and 19 civilians—and 64 injured, including 44 security officials. Most incidents occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (20), erstwhile FATA (15), Balochistan (13), and Sindh (1). Tactics ranged from assaults (20) […]