The security situation in FATA remained volatile during the first quarter (January-March) of 2017. Although security forces persistently carried out operations in order to curb the terrorist... Read more
On 30 March, 2017, Advocate Malik Saleem Latif, a cousin of noble laureate Dr Abdus Salam has been killed. The incident took place at Nankana Sahib, near Beri Wala Chowk. He belonged to Ahma... Read more
By Muhammad Mateen Despite the commencement of trade activity under the CPEC and operationalization of Gwadar port in November 2016, uncertainties about different dimensions of CPEC are pers... Read more
On 16 February 2017, a suicide bomber targeted devotees at the shrine of a renowned sufi saint, Lal Shahbaz Qalander At least 76 people lost their lives and over 250 others were injured in t... Read more
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (TTP-JA) has unveiled his new strategic policy for the year 2017 in order revive its operations. According to the recent policy statements, T... Read more
On the Wednesday afternoon, a suicide bomber, riding a motorcycle, detonated his explosive vest while bumping his bike into a vehicle carrying civil judges in Phase 5 of Hayatabad locality i... Read more
On the Monday evening, February 13, 2017, an assailant, equipped with a suicide vest strapped to his body, detonated his explosives in the midst of a protesting mob outside the Provincial As... Read more
Khan Said Group of Mahsud Taliban Re-joins TTP, Proclaims Allegiance to Fazlullah By Ishtiaq Mahsud Khan Said group of Mahsud Taliban in South Waziristan, previously a splinter g... Read more
The research study focuses on future of governance reforms in FATA and highlights FATA people’s perspective in this regard. The study is based on data collected through poll surveys, in-dept... Read more
Afghan Peace Process and the Emerging Regional Order
Synopsis While an Afghan-centric peace process is being emphasised at the international level, a power struggle between regional and global powers on the Afghan endgame is gradually gaining... Read more