Asif Amin

Assistant Professor SISS and Research Fellow at CSSPR @UOL

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

Today, the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research @CSSPR_UOL is proud to launch PRISM Vol. I, the inaugural publication of our Pakistan Risk, Incident, and Security Monitor (PRISM), a dedicated, data-driven effort to track, analyze, and interpret the rapidly evolving security landscape of Pakistan from January to September 2025.

PRISM Vol. I is CSSPR’s attempt to institutionalize a long-term national capacity for monitoring, diagnosing, and understanding these patterns. It fills a longstanding gap by offering:

Real-time mapping of incidents
-Trends and transformations in militant strategies
-Detailed provincial and district-level breakdowns
-Insights on internal and external drivers of violence
-Documentation of major attacks and emerging threat vectors
-Contextual analysis grounded in verified open-source intelligence

This is a working document, meant to evolve as threats evolve. This report is not just a compilation of incidents; it is a sober reminder of the shifting nature of militancy, the widening geography of violence, and the complex intersection of local grievances, regional dynamics, and global power vacuums that shape Pakistan’s security environment today.

This report has been months in the making. It reflects the work of a research team that stayed with the data even when the story it told was uncomfortable. It carries within it the hours of verification, cross-checking, and analytical rigor that shape responsible scholarship. And it also carries the quiet weight of the names and faces behind the numbers, those lost, those injured, and those living with the consequences of a conflict that is evolving faster than our public discourse has been able to follow.

Today, as we release PRISM Vol. I, we acknowledge that national security cannot rely on intuition or inherited narratives. It demands data, analysis, transparency, and the courage to confront difficult truths.

PRISM will be that mirror. Regular. Unflinching. Evidence-based.

I hope scholars, journalists, policymakers, and students engage with this report with the seriousness it calls for. Read it not just to understand where we stand, but to think about where we must go next.

Behind this report is a committed team of young researchers, analysts, and designers who worked tirelessly to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and clarity of PRISM’s findings.

Research & Authors: my gratitude to the wonderful team led by Dr. @Asifasii @mubasharizvi @azkthr Tameema Ihsan, Muhammad Suleman, Moazam Baloch and @alaizafarid. Copy editing and detailed review by @syedalizia1992. Brilliant graphic designing by Azka Tahir.

Their work reflects dedication to scholarship, evidence, and public service.

This is CSSPR’s contribution to building Pakistan’s own reporting, monitoring, and forecasting ecosystem.

Download PRISM Vol. I

Terrorism Trends in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Report (January-September 2025) https://t.co/DyhGdoHrPq

[Syed Ali Zia Jaffery @syedalizia1992]

Second, Dr. @Asifasii provided expert advice to the research team. Third, @mubasharizvi training the team on data collection and analysis was not only timely but also impactful. Last but not least,

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

I write on Pakistan’s strategic dilemma with a reckless India, more worried than outraged, about what it means to live next to a state that escalates, denies, and distorts.
https://t.co/2DImTJHGon

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

#OperationBunyanulMarsoos When a militant group urges India to reject peace and promises coordination from the west, it’s not just rhetoric, it’s strategic alignment.🇵🇰 must bring this convergence of non-state actors and state hostility to the world’s attention #BLA #ProxyWarfare

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

The India-Pakistan crisis has shattered an old assumption: that Pakistan is the weakest link in nuclear deterrence. It is NOT. In fact, Pakistan has emerged as the more disciplined, restrained, and resolute actor in this conflict. And here's why!

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

#PakistanZindabad🇵🇰 restored conventional deterrence! But this was more than missiles & drones. It was a moment of reckoning.🇵🇰 long cast as the underdog, showed the world what resolve, restraint, and readiness look like. We didn’t just defend territory, we rewrote THE narrative

[Moeed Pirzada @MoeedNj]

Finally Ambassador Saeed got the opportunity to act like Pakistan’s Ambassador!

[Ladislav Zemánek 🇨🇿 @ZemanekLadislav]

It was a great pleasure to join @Asifasii at the webinar held by the @CSSPR_UOL, the @ULahore 🇵🇰 We discussed many interesting topics linked with the #geopolitical shifts, the transition to #multipolarity, the #EU's #strategicautonomy, and relations between #China and #Europe.

[CSSPR @CSSPR_UOL]

Out Now: Dr. @Asifasii in Conversation with Dr. Humprey Arnaldo Russel, on China’s engagements with ASEAN. https://t.co/CjiEIbjWUP

[CSSPR @CSSPR_UOL]

Dr. Asif Amin @Asifasii will host Dr. Humprey Arnaldo Russel, for a conversation on China’s engagements with ASEAN.

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

🌏Exciting Partnership Announcement!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our collaboration with @ObservaChinaNet 观中国 through an insightful webinar on "China's Grand Strategy: Perspectives from the Global South."

Join us as we dive deep into China's strategic vision with our esteemed panelists: @ruheeneog @zhaot2005 @Asifasii and Paulo Filho. I will be co-moderating this session with Francisco Falsetti Xavier 武龙 and Alexandre Coelho.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain perspectives from leading experts and engage in a rich discussion on China's evolving role on the global stage.

August 23 - Save the date and join us for this engaging session! Watch this space for registration announcement soon.

[CSSPR @CSSPR_UOL]

Apply for CSSPR 's Inter-Generational Dialogue on Climate Change here: https://t.co/gK1gq8UsZh

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

🚨 Insightful Review by Dr. Asif Amin @Asifasii on the latest episode of The Shawn Ryan Show featuring former CIA officer Sarah Adams. https://t.co/TnUPiDiAdz As Pakistani academics and think tank community, we need to have more discussion on these revelations!

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

🌟 Welcome, Summer Interns! 🌟 Excited to have an exceptional group joining us at CSSPR, University of Lahore, for the next two months. Your fresh perspectives and dedication will bring great value. Looking forward to your contributions! #CSSPR #Internship #Summer2024

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

Exciting News! 🌍✨ #GlobalSouth #LatinAmerica #SouthAsia #China

In an era where international relations are increasingly shaped by China's global influence, it is vital for the Global South to gain a sophisticated understanding of China’s policies, strategies, and socio-economic progress. The collaboration between the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) and Observa China aims to narrow this knowledge gap by promoting joint research, dialogue, and sharing of insights focused on China’s impact on Latin America and South Asia 🤝 By combining Observa China's interdisciplinary expertise and digital connectivity with CSSPR's dedication to regional stability and informed policy-making, this partnership will empower scholars, policymakers, and experts in the Global South to address regional and global challenges effectively. This collaboration represents a significant stride towards establishing a comprehensive framework for comprehending and navigating the intricacies of China's interactions with the Global South, thereby fostering a more nuanced perspective on international relations 🌐 We are looking forward to working with Thiago Bessimo @bessimo, co-founder and Institutional Director of Observa China 观中. and Francisco Falsetti Xavier 武龙, Development Coordinator at Observa China 观中国 and their team.

@ObservaChinaNet @Asifasii @CSSPR_UOL

[Rabia Akhtar @Rabs_AA]

📚 I am thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of my edited book: "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development" 🌿 supported by @FES_PAK @HumayounkhanPK 🙏

As the editor of this volume, it has been a profound journey to explore the transformative potentials of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through the prism of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Featured chapters include the following:

Chap 1: "The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Past, Present, and Future" by Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi @AmbNaghmanaHash

Chap 2: "CPEC Beyond 2030: Policy Lessons for Developing Environmentally Sustainable Special Economic Zones (SEZs)" by Dr. Hassan Daud Butt @HassanDaudButt

Chap 3: "The Green Dimension: Environmental Considerations of CPEC" by Dr. Asif Amin @Asifasii

Chap 4: "The Road to a Green Alliance: Synergizing CPEC and SDGs" by 颜震Yan Zhen

Chap 5: "Transforming CPEC into a Green Alliance: Challenges and Opportunities" by Dr. Marriyam Siddique

Chap 6: "CPEC and Sustainability: A Model for the World" by Cindy Xiaoyu Zhang

Acknowledgements

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the contributors for their invaluable expertise and insights. Special thanks to Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research @CSSPR_UOL Research Assistants – @afnaaanx, @azkthr and @Ahad_Sherwani – whose research support was instrumental in the completion of this book.

Stay tuned for more details on the publication of this book and join us in envisioning the future of economic corridors as catalysts for sustainable development!

#CPEC2030 #GreenAlliance #SustainableDevelopment #CSSPR #UniversityOfLahore

[CSSPR @CSSPR_UOL]

Dr. Asif Amin @Asifasii hosted Prof. Jeffrey Kaplan for a conversation on the ongoing war in Gaza. https://t.co/D8Hx1fXz9h

[Iris @MusaratAMIN]

تعلیم تجارت بن گئی ہے اور سٹوڈنٹ کسٹمر۔۔۔۔اب استاد کسٹمر کے نخرے برداشت کریں یا کوالٹی کو یقینی بنائیں ۔۔

[Asif Amin @Asifasii]

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