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PIPS Director’s book wins top German Peace Prize
Mr. Muhammad Amir Ran, Director of Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), secured the top 2016 German Peace Prize for his book “The Militant: Development of the Jihadi Character in Pakistan.”
The peace prize was awarded to top three…
Militants step up attacks during first month of 2016: says PIPS’ Pakistan security report
سال 2015ء، دہشت گردی میں 48فیصد کمی ، تحریکِ طالبان پر تشدد سرگرمیوں میں بدستور سر فہرست پاک انسٹی…
Terrorism declined by 48% but TTP remained major actor of instability in 2015, PIPS Annual Security…
Timeline of NAP actions
Pakistan in Saudi-led anti-terrorism alliance?: Background
On 15 December, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a military alliance against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daesh. To the surprise of Pakistan, it too was included in the alliance. Meanwhile, Pakistani…
Executive summary of comprehensive package of NAP
Ever since NAP has been launched, there has been decline in violence in the country. This decline needs to be sustained by simultaneously addressing the much deeper issues, going beyond the militaristic quick fixes. Without addressing those…
San Bernardino shootout: Backgrounders
The December 2 deadly shootout at San Bernardino, United States, by an American couple of Pakistani descents, is raising new questions about their path towards radicalization.
Of special curiosity is the embrace of radical ideas by women…
Afghan delegation brainstorms Pak-Afghan media ties at PIPS office
A three-member delegation from Afghanistan visited PIPS office in Islamabad, to learn about the need and avenues of Pakistan-Afghanistan media-to-media ties.
The delegation included Mr. Abdul Farid, Mr. Sayed Najib Asil, and Mr. Reza…