Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s reservations about the imposition of Governor’s Rule and emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must be examined in the context of Pakistan’s wider political culture, where parties often change their positions on national issues depending on whether they are in power or in opposition. Maulana Fazlur Rehman is among Pakistan’s senior politicians, and
Balochistan presents Pakistan with a security challenge that cannot be understood through casualty figures or the number of terrorists neutralized in individual operations alone. Its vast geography, porous and difficult-to-monitor borders, strategically important infrastructure, separatist violence and long-standing governance disputes create an environment in which military pressure is necessary but cannot, by itself, guarantee lasting
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The imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has opened a new chapter in Pakistan’s response to rising terrorist violence, but the real test of the federal intervention will not be the political authority transferred to Islamabad. It will be whether that authority can translate into a measurable improvement in security for the people who
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The Pakistan-China Karakoram 2026 joint army training exercise has completed all scheduled tasks in its skills exchange training phase, with troops from both countries conducting practical drills focused on tactical mobility, close-quarters combat, drone operations and precision marksmanship. The exercise is underway in Korla, in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bringing together Pakistani and
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The killing of Mirwais Khan, a commander associated with Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front (NRF), has triggered sharply divided reactions among Taliban opponents and supporters, highlighting the continuing political and armed resistance to Taliban rule. Khan was reportedly killed on Sunday, October 18, in Afghanistan’s northern region. Reports differed over the precise location of the incident,
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Security forces have eliminated three terrorists and wounded several others during a major operation in the rugged mountainous terrain of Daghnan in Balochistan’s Chagai district. The operation was conducted in the area’s difficult, rocky terrain, where movement and access pose significant challenges for security personnel. The operation was described as complex and carefully coordinated. Three
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Security forces, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed at least 36 Khwarij in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the first week following the imposition of governor’s rule, with operations reported from Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Swat, Orakzai and Tirah. The operations, conducted between October 11 and 16, targeted cross-border infiltration
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A former terrorist of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Nusratullah alias Nako, has announced his return to the national mainstream in Balochistan, expressing regret over joining the terrorist organization and urging two of his brothers who remain associated with it to follow the same path. Nusratullah, a resident of Koi Pusht, made the announcement
Security forces neutralized two terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Sasoli Town, Nushki district, Balochistan, on October 17, 2026. The operation was conducted under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, as security forces continued intelligence-led efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating in Balochistan. The action targeted FAH terrorists in the area. Further
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The use of residential homes for explosives production under Taliban rule in Afghanistan is raising serious concerns over civilian safety and the cross-border threat to Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The practice brings hazardous chemicals and explosive materials into family living spaces, potentially exposing women, children and other residents to deadly risks. Unlike
