The year 2014 was one of the deadliest years for militants fighting against the state. Statistics released by the Conflict Monitoring Center (CMC) which is statistical division of Pak Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) show that 63 percent of the total deaths in war on terror during 2014
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Hot Summer Begins: Phenomenal Increase in Security Forces Actions against Militants
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
Security Situation deteriorated in April: CMC Report
During the month of April 2014, security situation in the country has increasingly become volatile in which upsurge in violent incidents in Baluchistan played a major part followed by expiry of ceasefire by the TTP on 10th of April, which was not subsequently extended. According to CMC statistics, a total
Remarkable Improvement in Security Situation in First month of ceasefire
According to Conflict Monitoring Center’s Monthly Security Report (MSR) one month of ceasefire between TTP and government have seen remarkable reduction is militant attacks in the country especially in FATA and KP province. Reduction in militant attacks is observed in all provinces except Punjab where already militant attacks remain lowest
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
Pakistan Day Passes without any Death in Militancy: Daily Brief
The day continued with the pattern of comparative calmness as only four total violent incidents related to anti-state activities were reported in which no casualty was reported but two persons were reportedly injured. Out of these four incidents, three incidents were associated to militants, in which two people were injured
Question Mark on TTP’s authority over local commanders/splinter groups
By Gul Dad During the day, 5 violent activities related to anti-state armed conflicts were reported in which 25 people were killed and 87 others injured. All the casualties and injuries were caused by four militant activities as there was only one security forces action reported during the day in which
13-03-2014: A relatively Peaceful Day
The day was comparatively peaceful as only four violent activities related to anti-state conflicts were reported across the country in which one person was killed, 6 others injured while 52 were arrested. Militants carried out three activities and the only killing of the day as well as all 6 injuries
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