Category: Pakistan

Overview. December saw an uptick in terrorist violence, with some notable attacks in Rawalpindi, home of the Army’s Headquarters. C19 case numbers continue to grow, and the more infectious strain of the virus has arrived from the UK. For the second month running Pakistan’s exports exceeded USD2 Bn, representing growth against the same period last…

Overview. November featured an anti-France sit-in protest in Islamabad and clashes with police, Imran Khan’s first visit to Afghanistan as PM, increased tension with India along the Line of Control, a rise in terrorist attacks in Balochistan and KPK areas bordering Afghanistan, and a surge in C19 cases.   C19.…… Read the rest

Overview. The month saw opposition political parties launch their alliance against the government and their stirring of anti-government demonstrations in major cities, a number of protest rallies against the derogatory remarks about Islam by the French President, increased terrorist activity, FATF developments, a surge in C19 cases, and government responses to that surge.  … Read…

Overview. The nation celebrated Pakistan Defence Day on 6th September to mark the 1965 conflict with India. PM Khan participated in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. An Afghan delegation visited, the National Accountability Bureau took action against a mafia group, all opposition parties reactivated, and there were an increased number of meetings…

Overview. After an apparent decrease in C19 cases lockdown has been lifted nationwide, and a new micro-lockdown strategy will be applied as outbreaks manifest. In comparison to last month the security situation was much calmer, and the security forces conducted number of successful intelligence-based raids.   Public & Government Response to C19.…… Read the rest

Overview. The intensity of terrorist attacks especially in KPK, Balochistan and areas bordering Afghanistan is increasing. The National Counter Terrorism Authorities (NACTA) issued several threat alerts indicating possible terrorist attacks in during August in the cities of Peshawar, Karachi and Rawalpindi. In order to prevent spread of C19 during Eid (31 July-02 Aug 2020), the…

Overview. Security continued to deteriorate through June whilst the government remained heavily engaged in fighting the pandemic and its socio-economic effects. The clash between India and China in Ladakh has some ominous portent for Pakistan. Rises in petroleum and daily commodity prices, rising unemployment in the wake of the lockdown, the already poor economic situation,…

Overview. With the relaxation of the lockdown during Ramadan and on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, the number of C19 cases has risen to around 68,000 with 1399 fatalities. The majority of the people, especially in the provinces, have completely ignored social distancing rules and other mitigations. The government remained focused on countering the pandemic, and…

Overview. As C19 related deaths continue to increase in Pakistan, PM Khan welcomed debt relief measures by G-20 countries, the IMF and the World Bank. Under pressure from clergy and the faithful, the government has allowed a slight relaxation of lockdown measures for Ramadan. C19 Response. Pakistan’s initial response to the pandemic was firstly, much…

Overview. Coronavirus (C19) has overtaken all aspects of Pakistani life. Having failed to control their own outbreak, Iran was compelled to push Afghan refugees as well as Pakistani pilgrims to Afghanistan and Pakistan without enough warning or reaction time. Most virus victims in Pakistan have therefore arrived from neighbouring Iran.…… Read the rest