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PICSS: Terrorist attacks rise in August, fatalities fall
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: A monthly security assessment by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) says 199 terrorist attacks were recorded in August, up from 144 in July. The report also states the human impact declined compared with July despite sustained counter-terrorism pressure.
WHO: Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS)
WHAT: PICSS reported that terrorist attacks increased in August while fatalities/human impact declined versus July.
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026
WHERE: Pakistan
WHY: The assessment summarizes monthly security data amid sustained counter-terrorism pressure.
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