Category: Pakistan

Overview. The security situation took a violent turn in May with a series of terrorist incidents in different parts of the country. The ever present and widespread anger against India, lack of effective institutional structures, sectarianism, lack of adept leadership, discontinuity in political structures, difference among provinces, ineffective policies, economic disparities, ethnic differences, poverty, population…

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