Summary
Unfortunately, the playing field has changed and International Non- Governmental Organizations and other associated entities now encounter rising security threats that force the implementation of new, more effective security policies and procedures, evacuation plans and business continuity plans. In most areas of Pakistan it is beneficial to coordinate with local and federal law enforcement agencies, which at times becomes difficult given the wide variety of agencies that operate in each region. In September 2008, Pakistani law enforcement agents in Mansehra reported that members of one INGO received threatening phone calls from a militant group in the area when a male and female employee of the INGO shared accommodations.
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Pakistan's Shifting Security
CURRENTLY terrorism, crime and social unrest are prevalent in all four provinces of Pakistan. The country suffers from a declining economy, military actions in the Northwest Frontier Province and instability along the Afghan border. Organizations operating in the region must re-evaluate and upgrade their security and safety programs to meet the changing conditions in the region.
It was as recent as 10 years ago that terrorism was virtually unheard of in ...See the full content of this document
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