Center for Research and Security Studies

20/04/2026

Mehwish Janjua, President Women's Chamber of Commerce, Quetta during the conversation with the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation in South and Central Asia highlights how incubation centers, awareness initiatives, and institutional support are helping women move from home-based work to digital and e-commerce spaces in Balochistan.

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14/04/2026

Arbab Qaiser, Chief Customs Wing, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), emphasized how coordinated efforts, policy support, and regional connectivity have helped sustain and expand trade flows despite ongoing challenges between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the conversation with the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation in South and Central Asia held under Beyond Boundaries VI initiative.

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13/04/2026

Said Mehmood, Businessman and Ex Vice Chairman KPBOIT while speaking to The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation in South and Central Asia held under the Beyond Boundaries VI initiative, highlights how businesses, once exporting millions monthly to Afghanistan and Central Asia, are now facing closures, unemployment, and irreversible losses. The shutdown of trade routes through KP has not just slowed exports—it has brought entire industries to a halt.

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13/04/2026

During the first quarter of 2026, Pakistan recorded a nearly 18% quarter-on-quarter decline in violence related to terrorism and counter-terrorism, along with a mix of promising and concerning trends in the country’s security landscape.

The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) tallied as many as 813 violence-linked fatalities and 518 injuries – among civilians, security personnel, and outlaws – across at least 248 incidents involving both terrorist attacks and the state’s counter-terrorism operations: 1st Quarter Security Report.

10/04/2026

Imran Khan, President of Chaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, during the conversation with The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation in South & Central Asia held under Beyond Boundaries VI initiative highlights how a city where 80–90% livelihoods depend on cross-border trade is now facing mass unemployment, stalled transactions, and mounting losses. The prolonged closure of the Chaman border has brought a thriving trade hub to a standstill.

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08/04/2026

Quratulain, President of the Women's Chamber of Commerce, Peshawar, emphasised that women entrepreneurship in KP, especially in Peshawar, is growing. Still, the gap remains significant during the conversation with The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges & Opportunities for Cooperation in South & Central Asia held under the Beyond Boundaries VI initiative. She highlights the need for better market access, connectivity, and gender-segregated data to support women-led businesses in the region.

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08/04/2026

The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Dr. Sajida Jameel, a valued core committee member of the Beyond Boundaries initiative and a long-time friend and supporter of CRSS.

Dr. Sajida was a distinguished religious scholar and academician who dedicated her life to the promotion of Islamic values, education, and interfaith understanding. She remained a strong advocate of religious diplomacy and dialogue, and her contributions to peacebuilding and scholarly engagement will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.

Her wisdom, commitment, and gentle presence enriched every platform she was part of, including CRSS initiatives aimed at fostering regional harmony and mutual understanding. Her passing is a great loss not only to the scholarly community but also to all those who had the privilege of working with her.

CRSS stands in solidarity with her family, friends, colleagues, and students during this difficult time. May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannah and give strength and patience to her loved ones.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

08/04/2026

Terrorist incidents in Pakistan have witnessed a considerable decline as a result of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.

As a result of the operation, terrorist incidents in March this year decreased by 59 percent compared to last month (February).

According to a fact-based report by the renowned research organization, Center for Research and Security Studies, the nefarious designs of terrorists have been crushed due to Pakistan's effective strategy under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. The report said that compared to the previous quarter, terrorism declined by 57 percent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a clear reduction also observed in other cities.



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Pakistan sees steep fall in terror violence

07/04/2026

Waqas Mughal, CEO of HOMEX PAINTS, during the conversation with the Center for Research and Security Studies on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges & Opportunities for Cooperation in South & Central Asia held under Beyond Boundaries VI initiative explained that how border closures have disrupted exports, broken supply chains and pushed regional markets towards competitors.



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07/04/2026

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) saw a 185 percent surge (13 to 37), driven largely by a su***de attack at a Shiite Mosque on Feb 6 that marked the Capital's deadliest incident since 2008. Punjab, while starting from a low base, recorded a 367 percent rise (3 to 14), signalling a concerning expansion of violence into the country's most populous province: Center for Research and Security Studies' 1st Quarter Security Report.

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Islamabad:During first quarter of 2026, Pakistan recorded nearly 18 percent quarter-on-quarter decline in violence related to terrorism and counter-terrorism, along with a mix of promising and...

06/04/2026

Ajmal Safi, Businessman & Trade Expert, speaking to The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) on the sidelines of the Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue on Challenges & Opportunities for Cooperation in South and Central Asia held under the Beyond Boundaries VI Initiative, highlights the ripple effects of border closure on agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy sectors, and investor confidence across Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia.



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