Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS)
Coverage of Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) in the Nexus archive.
- Security forces kill 32 terrorists during operations in KP, Balochistan: ISPR
Security forces killed 32 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan through joint operations targeting India-sponsored groups Fitna-al-Khawarij (TTP) and Fitna-al-Hindustan. Operations included area sanitization and targeted strikes, recovering weapons and explosives, as part of a broader counter-terrorism campaign.
- 3 excise officials kidnapped after attack on checkpost in Balochistan's Chagai: police sources
Three excise officials were kidnapped after an attack on their checkpost on the Dalbandin–Taftan Highway in Balochistan's Chagai district by unidentified armed men. The attackers took two official vehicles and weapons, prompting a search and investigation by police. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Balochistan, where terrorist activities and kidnappings have surged.
- 3 more terrorists killed as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan: state media
Three more terrorists were killed during Operation Shaban in Balochistan, bringing the total to 88. The operation, launched after a deadly attack on a police post in Ziarat, involves joint efforts by army, Frontier Corps, and police. Balochistan has seen a surge in terrorist attacks and kidnappings, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledging to end terrorism.
- Shooting over property dispute in KP's Bannu kills 4 of same family
Four family members were killed in a shooting incident over a property dispute in Domel, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rescue 1122 transported the victims to a health center, and police are investigating. Pakistan's security situation has deteriorated, with targeted killings reported in Bannu.