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Pakistan
The Baloch Insurgency in 2019
Although the current phase of Baloch insurgency is the longest in the history of Balochistan, some critics say Baloch separatists have failed to achieve their objectives. As a result, the Baloch underground organizations have become…
The Wave of Suicide Bombing in Pakistan (2007 to 2011)
Introduction and Background
The wave of suicide bombings that started in Pakistan in the wake of July 2007 military operation against militants sheltered in Islamabad’s Lal Masjid was clearly aimed at destabilizing the country. This…
Terrorism financing
Pakistan’s counter terrorism (CT) efforts often revolve around intelligence gathering, followed by policing, and, in many cases, undercover intelligence-led operations. These are no doubt integral CT components. But for counter-terror…
The rule of law: concept and practices in Pakistan
Although Pakistan has a comprehensive constitutional framework and accompanying legal procedures, the rule of law, in practice, is still confined to conventional concepts of internal security and law enforcement. The common perception…
Engaging on Freedom of Faith and Interfaith Harmony in Pakistan
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Potential of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia connectivity explored
Participants at a two-day international conference on regional connectivity of South Asia explored the possibility of connecting one of the least integrated regions of the world, South Asia, and whether China’s Belt and Road Initiative…
Killings in Karachi: down, but not out
With the Rangers-led targeted operation aimed at restoring peace to Karachi entering its fourth year, there was marked improvement in the overall law and order situation in the city in the year 2016. However, even as fatalities from…
Bordering on blame game
With several attacks along Pakistan’s western border with Afghanistan, security remained fragile in 2016.The most prominent attack was a suicide bomb during Friday prayers in a mosque in late September, killing 34 people. The outlawed…
A robust social contract puts people at center of the debate
On 27 October 2017, PIPS launched “Imraani Muahiday ki Tashkeel-i-Nau (Reconstruction of Social Contract)”, authored by Dr. Khalil Ahmed, a political philosopher. The event was attended by teachers, academics, media, and was chaired by…
Reintegrating militants should follow process, engaging parliament, laying down criteria
A discussion forum on ‘Reintegration of militants: processes and practices’ was organized by Pak Institute for Peace Studies on 24 October 2017. Besides PIPS team, three international experts shared their perspectives. The event, attended…