Pakistan’s Constitution provides explicit safeguards for religious minorities; however, a persistent gap remains between formal guarantees and lived realities. This implementation deficit has left non-Muslim communities vulnerable to discrimination, violence, and unequal treatment. Over time, the disconnect became politically untenable, particularly following major incidents such as the September 2013 Peshawar church bombing and the Supreme … Read more
Pakistan witnessed a sharp surge in militant violence in 2025, with 699 terrorist attacks recorded countrywide – an increase of 34% compared to the previous year. This renewed wave of violence claimed at least 1,034 lives, marking a 21% rise in terrorism-related fatalities. In addition, 1,366 people were injured over the course of the year, … Read more
The Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) held an expert dialogue titled “Building Bridges: A Stakeholder Consultation on Tolerance and Inclusivity” on December 6, at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh. The consultation brought together academics, journalists, lawyers, human rights activists, government representatives, members of minority communities, civil society actors, and local peace committee members … Read more
Militancy intensifies despite record 1,313 militants killed in military operations and clashes with security forces. Islamabad—Despite record militant deaths, Pakistan saw a sharp escalation in militant violence in 2025, with terrorist attacks rising by 34 per cent and terrorism-related fatalities increasing by 21 per cent year on year. As many as 699 terrorist attacks were … Read more
Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) held a focus group discussion at its office premises on December 22, 2025, as part of consultations for its Annual Security Report. It focused on the evolving security landscape connected to Afghanistan, militancy trends inside Pakistan, and forward-looking risks for 2026. Security threats from Taliban-led Afghanistan This topic examined … Read more
Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized a media training workshop titled “Reporting Rights Violations and Faith-Based Persecution in Pakistan” on December 8, 2025, in Karachi. The workshop brought together journalists and social media content creators to enhance their understanding of the sensitivities involved in reporting faith-based persecution and human rights violations, with a particular … Read more
The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized a media training workshop titled “Reporting Rights Violations and Faith-Based Persecution in Pakistan” on December 16, 2025, in Lahore. The workshop brought together journalists and social media content creators to enhance their capacity for ethical, objective, and data-driven reporting on human rights violations and faith-based persecution in … Read more
The Pak Institute for Peace Studies and the Department of Quranic Studies of the Islamia University Bahawalpur organized a policy consultation titled Building Bridges: A Stakeholder Consultation on Tolerance and Inclusivity at Islamia University Bahawalpur on December 12, 2025. Distinguished experts and panelists representing academia, policymakers, civil society, and religious scholars shared their expert opinions … Read more
Over the past decade, religious radicalism in Pakistan has evolved from operating covertly through militant networks to asserting itself openly in the political sphere. Groups that frame their agendas as uncompromising religious imperatives have increasingly relied on mass mobilisation, street pressure, and selective participation in elections to gain concessions from the state and shape public … Read more
Youth radicalization in Pakistan is one of the most pressing challenges confronting the state and society today. With nearly two-thirds of the country’s population under the age of 30, the path that young people take will decisively shape the nation’s stability, security, and development. Radicalization, while not always violent, often manifests as intolerance, sectarian polarization, … Read more