Category: Pakistan

Overview. The resignation of Finance Minister Asad Umar, PM Khan’s visit to China and Iran, ongoing economic challenges, and extended support from the military to the government for implementation of the National Action Plan, are the major highlights of the month. As anticipated and reported previously, the security situation remained comparatively peaceful except in Balochistan…

Overview. During the reporting period, outside of Balochistan and the Afghan border, Pakistan was generally calm. The month featured Pakistan Day celebrations on 23rd March, a visit by the Malaysian premier, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) actions against financial embezzlement, and a visit by an FATF team to assess the actions taken so far by Pakistan…

Overview. The rift between India and Pakistan over the Pulwama terrorist incident in Indian-administered Kashmir has been the hot topic under discussion on almost every Pakistani forum since 14th Feb. The country is facing challenges on many fronts; peace negotiations in Afghanistan, a deteriorated relationship with Iran over the terrorist incident on inside its neighbour’s…

Overview. The first month of 2019 proved to be vital for Pakistan on many fronts. There was a slight increase in terrorist activity by previously dormant or defunct organisations, coupled with various threat alerts issued by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA). Internationally, Pakistan played a key role in Afghan peace negotiations, whilst internally the…

Overview. During the reporting period Pakistan enjoyed a relative peace in security terms, yet the political atmosphere tensed as ex-PM Nawaz Sharif was found guilty of corruption and embezzlement in the Al Azizia case. The GoP continues to strive to improve the economy whilst also working to fulfil its general election promises.…… Read the rest

Overview. The reporting period featured a slight increase in terrorist activities, but the country remained relatively politically stable. Significant events included the killing of senior politician Molana Sami-ul-Haq Haqqani, a court verdict ordering the release of Christian woman Asiya Bibi charged with blasphemy and subsequent countrywide protests, a terrorist attack on the Chinese Consulate in…

Overview. During the reporting period the political situation remained stable with no major agitation from opposition political parties. The Election Commission of Pakistan held peaceful by-elections in several constituencies. The leader of opposition in the national assembly, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, stood before the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) trial, the Armed Forces underwent some major changes…

Overview. The reporting period featured a visit by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, National Defence Day celebrations, an election for the President of Pakistan, frequent visits by the new PM to military institutions, and some steps towards electoral reforms. The frequency of terrorist incidents has significantly reduced, with no major terrorist incident this month.………

Overview. August was comparatively peaceful with no major terrorist incidents featuring. It had been presumed that the post-election period might witness a deterioration in law and order nationwide due to protest demonstrations by losing political parties.  However, the various opposition parties were unable to agree and coordinate any concrete action between them.…… Read the rest

Overview. The period was dominated by the General Elections and, as predicted, violence increased significantly with over 300 people killed and more than 350 wounded versus 24 and 22 respectively in June. The 2013 elections, by contrast, saw 128 people killed and 142 injured. For all the pre-election predictions, the scale of the PTI’s victory…