Security at a Glance
Balochistan KP Comments & Analysis: In June, as compared to May, attacks declined by 20%, deaths by 33%, and injuries by 25% as reported by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was the most affected region with 27 attacks, followed by Balochistan with 11 attacks. Notably, Balochistan saw significant […]
Transforming Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Strategy: Strategic Insights for Operation Azm-e-Istehkam
Saima Khan Since the 9/11 attacks, Pakistan has played a significant role in the global fight against terrorism, primarily in cooperation with the United States. This involvement has led to an increase in internal terrorism and insurgency, particularly in regions like the Malakand Division, Khyber, and Kurram tribal agencies. Pakistan’s response to these threats has […]
COIN STRATEGY IN BALOCHISTAN
Khurram Khan Balochistan the largest area-wise province is not new to armed insurgencies with the avid objective to cede from Pakistan. The current low intensity insurgency began in 2006 and it is still thriving after nearly eighteen years. The insurgency that has been going on as terrorist activity had initially remained confined to target killings; […]
Lynching in Swat: A Detailed Look at Pakistan’s Challenge
The ugly Swat incident
Global Terrorism Trends- Focus on Pakistan
Saima Khan Introduction In 2023, global terrorism saw a dramatic increase in fatalities, rising by 22% to 8,352 deaths, the highest level since 2017. Despite this surge, the number of incidents fell by 22% to 3,350, indicating a rise in the lethality of attacks. Pakistan, recording 490 attacks, had the highest number of incidents globally. […]
Security at a Glance
Part 1 (Domestic) BALOCHISTAN Comments & Analysis: This was the third attack of a similar pattern, with previous incidents in Kech and Noshki districts earlier in the month. The BLA targets the Punjabi labourers because they are soft targets and it can earn reaction in Punjab. It suits their designs to create disharmony and dissensions […]
Seven Soldiers Martyred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IED Attack
Seven soldiers were martyred when a security forces’ vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (9 June). The vehicle carrying these soldiers was on its way to the Kaichi Kamar area when it was targeted by the explosive device near Sultankhel village, an area bordering […]
VIOLENCE AT CHAMAN
By TSB Team Once again Chaman town is experiencing unrest and violence as the local protesters clashed with the police resulting in injuries to 17 security personnel and 23 protesters. The police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the enraged protesters. 56 protesters were arrested (6 June). The people of the area […]
Terrorism at a Glance (16 May-31May)
Part-1 (Domestic) Balochistan KPK Punjab Comments & Analysis: There is a need to investigate the causes of such sinister attacks on minorities on the pretext of blasphemy or desecration of the Holy Quran. Secondly, religious leaders and educational institutions should hold seminars and workshops on interfaith harmony and religious tolerance to counter the rising extremism […]