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The Center for Research and Security Studies retweeted
Mahrang Baloch and many others have chosen the harder, slower path — public protest and legal struggle...
matrixmag.com/on-balochistan…
@SameenaDurrani @ImtiazGul60 @CRSSpak @MahrangBaloch_
#Balochistan #MahrangBaloch #MissingPersons #BalochRights #PeacefulProtest #HumanRights
#Balochistan & #KPK together accounted for 98%of all fatalities demonstrating that #Pakistan’s security challenges remain heavily concentrated in its western provinces bordering #Afghanistan: @CRSSpak's 3Q security report. @ImtiazGul60 @ELSAIMDAD @jyk_256 brecorder.com/news/amp/40443…
The @CRSSpak report states that 1415 violencerelated fatalities were recorded across country during 3 month period. Total of 585 violent incidents were reported, including terrorist attacks & counterterrorism operations. @ImtiazGul60 @ELSAIMDAD @jyk_256 thefridaytimes.com/05-Oct-20…
Pak witnessed sharp escalation in terrorism-related violence during 3Q of 2026 & most striking development was dramatic deterioration in Balochistan, where fatalities more than tripled compared with Q2: Security Report @ImtiazGul60 @ELSAIMDAD @jyk_256
satp.org/terrorism-update/te…
Fatalities increased in Balochistan over threefold from 265 to 829 accounting for 88% of national increase. KP recording 186 violent incidents, which in terms of quantity represents 48% of all attacks in country: @CRSSpak 3Q Security Report @ImtiazGul60 tribune.com.pk/story/2632811…
Pak recorded sharp increase in violence-linked fatalities in Q3 of 2026, reversing declining trend reported in Q1&Q2 with terrorism & counter-terrorism linked deaths surging by 83% compared with Q2 with its death toll more than tripled. @ImtiazGul60 thenews.pk/print/1440919-bal…
Pakistan recorded sharp 83% increase in violence-linked fatalities during 3rd Q of 2026, reversing a declining trend reported in 1st&2nd Qs as terrorism & counter-terrorism deaths surged nationwide : @CRSSpak's 3rd Q Security Report @ImtiazGul60 dawn.com/news/2034129
The Center for Research and Security Studies retweeted
Dr Asim Sajjad Akhtar engaged with young participants in wide-ranging conversation on democracy, political participation&growing youth disillusionment, discussion organized by @ASCenterPak on #InternationalDayOfDemocracy.
@ImtiazGul60 @ELSAIMDAD @jyk_256 youtu.be/VrZRiXc8V_U
On this International Day of Democracy the @CRSSpak is hosting a discussion on "Why Youth is losing Faith in Democracy". @ImtiazGul60 @ELSAIMDAD @jyk_256 @UN
Balochistan CM @PakSarfrazbugti discussed effects of #borderclosures on livelihoods, current economic&security challenges, drivers of terrorism&violence, longterm solutions & impact of eviction of #Afghanrefugees on local economy including traders. youtu.be/KTHcm8eAWyg?si=1mQ5…
Arbab Qaiser Chief Customs Wing FBR examined impact of Pak-Afghan border closures on regional transit trade, highlighting disruptions to trade with Central Asian states, China & Afghanistan during conversation with @CRSSpak. @ImtiazGul60 youtu.be/Nixaypbhtps?si=7Unq…
Five years into #Taliban rule, #Pakistan–#Afghanistan relations remain deeply strained. CRSS Policy Roundtable Report highlights security, economic& humanitarian costs of the impasse,& possible pathways forward. crss.pk/pakistan-afghanistan…
@ImtiazGul60 @ASCenterPak @ELSAIMDAD
Dr @qibla1 highlighted role of civil society, religious leaders & traders in strengthening Pak-Afghan relations during conversation with @CRSSpak on sidelines of "Stakeholders Consultation on Pak-Afghan Bilateral Developments & Way Forward". @ImtiazGul60 m.youtube.com/watch?v=r1uC1z…
As Taliban complete five years in power, UK Special Envoy @RLindsayUK reflects on why Britain continues to engage with Afghanistan and what that engagement has involved during his first year in the role. crss.pk/diplomacy-aid-and-di…
@ukinpakistan @ImtiazGul60 @ELSAIMDAD
Ammara Durrani, Senior Policy & Governance Expert, reflected on five years of #Taliban rule in Afghanistan & its impact on Pak-Afghan relations during conversation with @CRSSpak. @ImtiazGul60 m.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYkSo…
The Center for Research and Security Studies retweeted
In this article, Afghan scholar Abdul Waheed Waheed examines how #Pakistan’s traditional leverage over #Afghanistan is eroding, arguing that coercion and pressure must give way to pragmatic engagement and mutual cooperation.
afghanstudiescenter.org/the-…
@ImtiazGul60 @CRSSpak
Religious Scholar Mufti Muhammad Qasim Haqqani emphasized humanitarian & socio-economic impact of prolonged border closures on communities in Chaman & along Pak-Afghan border while speaking to @CRSSpak. @ImtiazGul60 youtu.be/Rf3Yu8lO5V8?si=JE40…
Can #Pakistan progress when almost all three borders remain closed or only partially functional for formal #trade?
Read more in the op-ed by CRSS Executive Director @ImtiazGul60 on Pakistan's regional diplomacy and domestic turmoil.
tribune.com.pk/story/2622666…
@ASCenterPak
The Center for Research and Security Studies retweeted
No way around sustained Pakistan, Afghanistan Dialogue and Open Borders for Trade, say experts at @CRSSpak round table dawn.com/news/2020403
Maj Gen (Retd) Inam-ul-Haque, discussed long-term dynamics of Pak-Afghan relations highlighting importance of addressing key challenges while pursuing long-term cooperation during 'Stakeholder Consultation onPak-Afghan Bilateral Developments&way forward' m.youtube.com/watch?v=J02HRm…