Structure and use of the report

The report’s first chapter provides an overview of the country, including geography, demography, ethnic groups, languages, and the state structure. The second chapter focuses on background and recent political developments, as well as the regional context. The third chapter outlines the main armed actors, including state armed forces and non-state armed groups. The fourth chapter provides information on the security situation, including provincial variation. The fifth chapter describes the structure and functioning of the justice system. The sixth chapter focuses on the treatment of certain profiles and groups of the population. The final chapter presents an overview of the socio-economic situation, including climate-induced displacement, and key socio-economic indicators, with a focus on Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.