On 12 May 2017, a bomb explosion next to the convoy of Deputy Chairman Senate, the upper house of Parliament, left at least 25 people killed and about 40 others wounded in Mastung district o... Read more
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
SECURITY 32 Insurgents Killed in Logar Operation Logar: At least 23 insurgents were killed during a 20 day operation in central Logar province. The operation was launched in Mohammad Agha, B... Read more
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
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
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
Political Inclusion of Hekmatyar: Prospects for Peace in Afghanistan
By Irfan U Din Dated: 15 May 2017 Synopsis Amid the inking of peace accord with Hezb-e-Islami in September 2016, the political inclusion of Gulbadin Hekmatyar, is seen as a major poli... Read more