According to Conflict Monitoring Center (CMC), an independent think tank monitoring anti-state violence in Pakistan, there has been almost 25 pc increase in overall incidents of anti-state violence and anti-insurgency operations by the security forces during the month of May as compared to April. Similarly, there has been an almost 36pc increase
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Surge in Militant Attacks: Weekly Security Report
During the week under review (6-12 April, 2014), security situation in the country has deteriorated and an increased number of militant activities as well as security forces actions were noticed. Prominent militant activities of the week include Jaffar Express (train) blast in Sibi, Vegetable market attack in Islamabad, low intensity
Negative indicators in Balochistan: DSR March 28, 2014
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
Question mark on the fate of foreign fighters: DSR March 26, 2014
Pakistan has witnessed another relatively calm and peaceful day as only one violent militant incident and three security forces actions against militants were reported during the day. The only militant activity was monitored in Kohlu district of Baluchistan where militants blew up three electric towers, which suspended the supply of
Two power centers emerging within TTP: WSR of CMC
By Guldad Excerpts from CMC's Weekly Security Report After ceasefire and peace talks, the division within TTP is becoming more visible. Statements and activities of the militants as well as information coming from different parts of the conflict zone suggest that two power centers are emerging within the TTP. North Waziristan Agency
Daily Security Overview 12 March 2014
Decline in Anti-State Militant Attacks in 2013. CMC’s Annual Security Report
Islamabad; Overall number of anti-state militant attacks in Pakistan has declined in 2013. However, a slight increase in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and unprecedented escalation in Sindh was observed during the year. Overall reduction in militant attacks was 10%. Most significant reduction was observed in Balochistan and FATA. In Balochistan militant attacks declined
No Escalation in Militant Attacks after Hakeemullah’s Death
According to data released by the Conflict Monitoring Center, no escalation in militant attacks observed after death of Hakeemullah Mehsud in a drone attack last month. According to monthly security report of the CMC, militant attacks have dropped considerably in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during past one month. Security forces are facing
Pakistan: Data shows decline in violence after peace efforts
The monthly security report issued by the Conflict Monitoring Centre (CMC), an Islamabad based independent and non-profit research organization, claimed that militant attacks (MAs) and resultant deaths (RDs) have decreased in October 2013 as compared to the previous month. In the context of behind-the-scene contacts and preparations for talks between
Consequences of the Attack on Church in Pakistan
By Abdullah Khan The timing of the attack on a Church in provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunekhwa province of Pakistan is very significant. The attackers have chosen the day when Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had to fly to New York to attend United Nations General Assembly summit. The attackers