The day witnessed five incidents related to anti-state violence and counter actions in which one person was killed and another was injured while two suspects were arrested. Out of these five incidents, there were three militant activities all reported from Balochistan. In Dhadar area of Baluchistan, armed militants attacked NATO
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Security challenges to Pakistan
By Wajid Hussain The first duty of a government is to maintain law and order, so that the life, property and religious beliefs of its subjects are fully protected by the state” Quaid e Azam Muhmmad Ali Jinnah [1] The pivotal concern of Pakistan’s national life is security, both internal and external
Decrease in Militant Attacks, Improvement in Target Selection
Islamabad: Conflict Monitoring Center has observed a significant decrease in number of militant attacks and deaths related to ongoing insurgencies in Pakistan however, the militants have improved their target selection and acquired attention grabbing as well as tactically significant and successful operations during the month of August 2013. It has also
Escalation in Violence a Question Mark on Success of Military Operation
By Sardar Ahmad There has been a resurge in militant attacks (MAs) and resultant deaths in June after a significant decline in May 2013. This resurge has been observed in Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtun Khah (KPK) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The security situation in Baluchistan has badly deteriorated during June
Decline in Militant Attacks after General Elections
The data compiled by CMC reveals significant decline in militant attacks in the country in May as compared to the preceding four months. Militancy in FATA has significantly reduced after security forces operation in Tirah valley though situation remained unchanged in KPK and Sindh and marginally improved in Baluchistan. In FATA
TTP’s Threat Looms on Baluchistan
According to data compiled by the Conflict Monitoring Center 286 people were killed and 307 injured during the month of September 2012. Among the dead, 100 were civilians, 124 militants, 25 security personnel, and one pro government Razakar (militiaman) while 161 civilians, 76 militants, 58 security forces personnel, and 12
After Dr. Afridi’s Conviction CIA on Rampage in FATA
Islamabad After conviction of its informant the CIA has intensified drone attacks in Pakistan. According to monthly report of Islamabad based Conflict Monitoring Center which regularly monitors drone attacks and anti-state militancy in the region, American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has carried out six drone attacks during May 2012, five of