Tag: Quetta
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Balochistan Govt Rejects PTI Rally in Quetta Over Security Concerns
Background: Why the Quetta Rally Was Under Scrutiny The government of Balochistan announced on Thursday that it would not grant permission for a public gathering by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Quetta. Officials cited significant security concerns and a need to prioritize public safety in a period described as volatile by regional authorities. The decision…
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Balochistan Government Denies PTI Rally in Quetta Over Security Concerns
Background: The Stoppage of a PTI Rally in Quetta The government of Balochistan announced on Thursday that it would not permit a public gathering by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Quetta. Citing heightened security risks and a delicate political climate, provincial authorities said that no political party could be allowed to hold a rally under…
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Pakistan Violence Surges 46% in Q3 2024, CRSS Reports
Overview A new briefing from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) shows a sharp rise in violence in Pakistan during the third quarter of the year. The report documents a 46% increase in total violent incidents in Q3 2024 compared with the same period a year earlier, highlighting a worrying trend in terrorism…
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Pakistan Violence Up 46% in Q3 2024, CRSS Reports
Overview Pakistan is facing a sharp uptick in violence in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). The report indicates a 46% rise in violent incidents compared with previous quarters, driven by terrorist attacks and counter-insurgency operations. In Q3, authorities logged 329 violent events, which left 901…
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Violence Surges 46% in Pakistan’s Q3 2024: KP & Balochistan Hit Hard
Executive snapshot: Q3 2024 violence in Pakistan A Pakistan-based research and security think tank has released a stark quarterly snapshot showing a sharp rise in violence and terrorism across the country in the third quarter. The data record 329 violent incidents in Q3 2024, a 46% increase in activity, resulting in 901 deaths and 599…