FRC Quarterly Security Report reviews recent trends in conflict such as the number of terrorist attacks, type of attacks, tactics used for militancy and the resulting casualties. It gives updates and other security trends. The objective of this security report is to outline and categorize the forms of violent extremism taking place, the role of militant groups and the scale of terrorist activities. T ...

  The guest lecture held at FATA Research Centre (FRC) on the topic of “Post withdrawal scenario in Afghanistan impact on FATA” is the part of series of lectures by guest speakers exploring ways to achieve peace and culture of tolerance. FRC invites guests who are specialists on subject so that they may give a clearer picture of the issue. On the basis of the expert opinion FRC suggests a way forward. ...

  The guest lecture held on 24th January, 2013 at FATA Research Centre (FRC) on the topic of “Situation in Afghanistan and its impacts on FATA” is the part of series of lectures by guest speakers exploring ways to achieve peace and culture of tolerance. FRC invites guests who are specialists on the subject so that they may give a clearer picture of the issue. On the basis of the expert opinion FRC sugg ...

  The ongoing violent conflict in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan has changed the overall picture of the region in a decade of war. The war brought both structural (institutional including social institutions, economic and political institutions) and thematic (values and codes including Pashtunwali, religious values and others) implications for the region. The seminar organized b ...

  FATA Annual Security Report 2012 sums up the forms of violent extremism including attacks, casualties and major incidents of the year 2012, from the FATA Research Centres' (FRC) previous (three) quarterly security reports and the fourth quarter of the year. Moreover it gives a detailed picture of the Fourth Quarter 2012. For Further Detail Click Here to View/ Download ... ...

  As part of its efforts for peace and development in the volatile Tribal areas, FATA Research Centre (FRC) has been holding regular seminars on various issues confronting the people of the area. The title of seminar held in September 2012 was "Political Reforms, Militancy and Upcoming General Election in FATA: Prospects and Challenges”. The seminar was attended by more than a hundred participants incl ...

Chatham House London held a conference (June, 2011) in collaboration with DIIS (Danish Institute of International Studies, Denmark) where Dr. Ashraf Ali, Director FATA Research Centre (FRC) presented his paper on ' Militant Groups in FATA and Regional Rivalries'' . To view/Dowload link Click Here...     ...

The security situation in FATA remained unstable during the third quarter of 2012. There were reports of persistent attacks by militants on security forces, civilians and educational institutions. At the same time, military operations against militants in Bajaur Agency continued unabated, killing 209 militants. The rateof US drone attacks in 3rd quarter remains similar to the 2nd, having 13 drone attacks. A ...

  FRC organized a special guest lecture on ‘Kurram Agency: Nature and Causes of Conflict’ to explore and get an insight into the persisting situation and the triggering factors of militancy in the agency. It was an open discussion leaded by the guest speakers followed by questions and answers session and an open-floor discussion. FATA Research Center is committed to flourish the discourse on the issues ...

Unlike in other agencies of the FATA, sectarian tensions rather than tribal or political issues are the main drivers of militancy in Kurram. The Afghan jihad against the Soviet invasion forced thousands of Afghans over the border into Kurram, where the Pakistani government established several refugee camps. Many weapons also flowed into Pakistan, ranging from small arms to the famed Stinger missiles, and lo ...