According to the 2023 census, the population of Pakistan is 241.5 million. Hindus are the largest minority, comprising 5.2 million, which constitutes 1.6% of the population classified as Hindu Jati and 0.6% as Scheduled Castes. Most of the…
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Terrorism-related fatalities spiked by 73 percent in February
62 percent of total deaths occurred in Balochistan
Islamabad – Terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan surged by 73 percent in February 2025 compared to the previous month, with 62 percent of total fatalities occurring in Balochistan,…
Society has yet to acknowledge the existing diversity in Pakistan
As part of its nationwide youth training workshop series on tolerance, harmony, and inclusivity, the Pak Institute for Peace Studies organized a two-day national workshop at Islamia University Bahawalpur on February 3–4, 2025. Titled…
Alternative narratives needed to counter extremism among youth
Sukkur – Speakers at a workshop emphasized the need to bring forward alternative narratives and discourse to counter the trends of radicalism among youth, while also protecting liberal elements in the society.
They said it was the…
Youth urged to expand their worldview, think critically
The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized a two-day workshop in Lahore on January 23-24, 2025, titled "Building Bridges: Fostering Tolerance and Inclusivity among Youth." It was the fifth in a series of ten two-day training…
Promotion of certain narratives for political interests affect Pakistan’s diversity
The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized a two-day workshop on January 20-21, 2025, in Faisalabad, titled "Building Bridges: Fostering Tolerance and Inclusivity among Youth." It was the fourth in a series of ten two-day training…
Inclusive approach is crucial to drive social change
Bahawalpur – Speakers at a workshop said an inclusive approach was fundamental to driving social change because it provided equal opportunities to all people belonging to diverse cultures, faiths, ethnicities and languages in a society.…
Lack of ownership to ‘Paigham-i-Pakistan’ led to more unrest in society: CII chief
Pak Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS) organized third two-day workshop titled, "Building Bridges: Fostering Tolerance and Inclusivity among Youth” on January 13-14, 2025, in Rawalpindi. The event brought together teachers and students from…
Pakistan’s Militancy and Insurgency Landscapes in 2024-25
According to Pakistan Security Report 2024, prepared and released by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), there has been a significant 70% increase in terrorist activities across Pakistan in 2024. Despite that surge in terrorism,…
Islamabad needs to engage with Kandahar-based Taliban leadership on TTP issue
Islamabad – Pakistan should engage with the Afghan Taliban leadership based in Kandahar, the actual seat of power in Afghanistan, as this channel of communication can help Islamabad address its concerns about the presence of the banned…