Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies
An independent Islamabad think tank tracking terrorism, militancy and internal security in Pakistan, publishing an annual security report.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Non-profit or think tank
- Also known as
- PIPS; Pak Institute for Peace Studies
- Flagship output
- Pakistan Security Report (latest: Pakistan Security Report 2025, January 2026)
- Category
- Security & corporate risk
- Also covers
- Geopolitical & political risk
- Tier
- Tier 2: Long-running annual Pakistan Security Report is the standard reference on Pakistan militancy
- Headquarters
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Coverage
- Pakistan terrorism, militancy, internal security, regional conflict
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 2 Jan 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Own database of security incidents compiled from media and field monitoring, analysed by province, group and tactic.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Security Report | Threat report | Annual | Pakistan Security Report 2025 | Jan 2026 | Read report |
| Conflict and Peace Studies journal | Other | Irregular | Visit site |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Recorded 699 terrorist attacks in Pakistan in 2025, up 34% on 2024, killing at least 1,034 people and wounding 1,366.
2 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 · Source: Attacks in Pakistan rise by 34% in 2025, report says (KabulNow)More than 95% of attacks were in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan; KP attacks rose 40% to 413, linked to the TTP and affiliates.
2 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 · Source: Attacks in Pakistan rise by 34% in 2025, report says (KabulNow)Security forces and police made up over 42% of casualties, with 437 security personnel killed against 354 civilians.
2 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 · Source: Attacks in Pakistan rise by 34% in 2025, report says (KabulNow)
Questions about Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies
What is Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies?
An independent Islamabad think tank tracking terrorism, militancy and internal security in Pakistan, publishing an annual security report.
How does Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies produce its intelligence?
Own database of security incidents compiled from media and field monitoring, analysed by province, group and tactic.
Where is Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies based?
Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
What does Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies cover?
Its work covers terrorism & crime, conflict & security, governance & fragility, with a focus on South Asia, Pakistan.
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