Dr. Naveed Elahi The terrorists launched well-synchronized attacks in various areas of Balochistan, in which more than fifty people, including civilians and security forces, died on 25-26 August 2024. The gruesome incidents created great anxiety and distress among the people across Pakistan. As per details the attacks began on Sunday midnight, focusing on security personnel […]

Part-1 (Domestic) BALOCHISTAN KPK Exchange of fire Near Torkham Border Crossing The border forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan as learned through unconfirmed sources exchanged fire with light and heavy weapons for several hours after Pakistani side raised objection over the construction of a controversial check post by Afghanistan border guards very close to the border […]

Saima Khan Pakistan’s struggle against militant groups intensified dramatically throughout 2023, marking a year of profound challenges in national security. Pakistan witnessed a staggering 70% surge in militant attacks by the year’s end, coupled with an alarming 81% rise in fatalities compared to the previous year. In absolute terms, 645 militant attacks claimed 976 lives […]

Dr. Naveed Elahi During the last two days, Afghanistan based terrorist groups struck twice in Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu, the southern regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in which a total of 15 individuals, including 10 soldiers, were martyred. The attack on a rural health center in Kirri Shamozai, D.I. Khan took place a few […]

     Part -1 Domestic AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR (AJK) BALOCHISTAN ISLAMABAD 1.Police claimed to have recovered an AK-47 rifle, two grenades and two detonators and safety fuses from the hideout of a terrorist who managed to escape in the cover of darkness at Sangjani area of Islamabad district (3.7.24). 2. Pashtoon Tuhaffaz Movement’s (PTM) poet […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]