Election-related violence in Pakistan | ACLED Insight
14 February 2024
The Pakistan elections have been marred by boycotts, accusations of military interference, and increased militant attacks — particularly in Balochistan. ACLED records 5 times more attacks in Balochistan in the last 2 weeks alone than in the entire month prior.
Read MorePolitical Repression and Militant Targeting Set the Stage for Pakistan’s 2024 Elections
1 February 2024
After nearly two years of political turmoil, Pakistan is set to hold elections for its national and provincial assemblies on 8 February.
Read MoreMid-Year Update: 10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2021
5 August 2021
In ACLED’s special report on 10 conflicts to worry about at the start of 2021, we identified a range of flashpoints and emerging crises where violent political disorder was likely to evolve or worsen over the course of the year
Read MoreInteractive: 10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2021
19 February 2021
Explore an interactive visualization of ACLED’s special report on 10 conflicts to worry about in 2021. © 2021 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read More10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2021
2 February 2021
Our annual special report reviews the past year of data for 10 key conflicts with a look toward trends to watch in the coming months. Access ACLED data directly through…
Read MoreCDT Spotlight: Continuing Conflict in Jammu & Kashmir
5 October 2020
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, conflict has escalated in the Jammu & Kashmir region of India. ACLED Research Analyst Josh Satre reviews the latest data. This infographic is…
Read MoreRising Organized Political Violence in Balochistan: A Resurgence of Baloch Separatism?
4 September 2020
Balochistan, home to a majority ethnic Baloch population, is the largest and least populous province of Pakistan. Rich in natural mineral resources and gas reserves, Balochistan is also the country’s…
Read MoreCDT Spotlight: Pakistan
14 May 2020
As Pakistan eases coronavirus restrictions, political violence and protest activity is returning to pre-pandemic levels. ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik surveys disorder patterns around the country. This infographic is part…
Read MoreRegional Overview: South Asia
12-18 April 2020
22 April 2020
Key trends in South Asia last week include: continued armed clashes between security forces and domestic rebel groups in India and Pakistan; an increase in cross-border armed clashes between India…
Read MoreDrones and the Tribal Areas: Improving ACLED’s Pakistan Coverage (2010-2018)
25 June 2019
ACLED Asia Researcher Timothy Lay reviews new supplementary data on political violence and protest in Pakistan from 2010 through 2018. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…
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