Aqib Yusufzai

Unmasking the Afghan Taliban–TTP Drone Nexus Behind Terror From the Skies

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The growing use of weaponized commercial drones by militant groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is emerging as a significant new dimension of Pakistan’s counterterrorism challenge, raising serious questions over the sources of the technology, the networks facilitating its acquisition and the environment in which militant groups are developing the capability to conduct drone-enabled attacks. In recent years,

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PM Shehbaz Draws the Line on Terrorism in KP, Calls for Urgent Action

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 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that the rising threat of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) must be brought under control at all costs, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring that the province receives the same opportunities for peace, development and prosperity as other parts of the country. The Prime Minister expressed these views during a meeting

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Five Terrorists Eliminated in Security Operation Against Fitna al-Hindustan in Mastung

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Security Forces continue to conduct intelligence-driven counter-terrorism operations across Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna III, maintaining sustained pressure against terrorist networks and their operational infrastructure. According to security sources, a successful operation was conducted against Fitna al-Hindustan in the Siya Pasht and Killi Gashtari areas of Mastung. During the operation, Security Forces eliminated five terrorists associated with the terrorist network. The operation was

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13 Khawarij Eliminated in North Waziristan as Security Forces Close In on Terrorist Hideouts

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Security Forces have achieved a significant operational success in North Waziristan, eliminating 13 Khawarij terrorists during a successful intelligence-based operation, according to security sources. The operation was conducted as part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, disrupting their operational infrastructure and preventing hostile elements from threatening the peace and security of

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Former Afghan Forces Fuel a New Wave of Resistance Against Taliban Rule

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 Since returning to power in August 2021, the Taliban regime has progressively concentrated political, military and administrative authority within a narrow leadership circle centered around Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and his close associates, particularly the Kandahari leadership establishment. This concentration of power, coupled with allegations of violations against former government officials and members of the former Afghan

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Khawarij Attack Police Checkpost in Kohat in Late-Night Assault

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 In a late-night attack, Khawarij terrorists targeted the Shadi Pur Police Checkpost, located within the jurisdiction of Gambat Police Station, Kohat, resulting in four people sustaining serious injuries. According to initial reports, the attackers targeted the police checkpost during the night, prompting an immediate security response in the area. Four individuals sustained severe injuries in the incident

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Afghanistan’s Armed Resistance Erupts Across 26 Provinces, Putting Taliban Rule Under New Pressure

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 The armed opposition to Afghanistan’s Taliban government has expanded considerably in geographic reach, organizational diversity and operational tempo during 2026, with established resistance fronts, newly emerging groups and former Afghan security personnel claiming attacks across northern, northeastern, central, eastern and southern parts of the country. The evolving resistance landscape marks a significant development from the early

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10 Terrorists Down, Weapons Caches Seized: Operation Radd-ul-Fitna III Delivers Major Blow in 48 Hours in Balochistan

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As part of the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fitna III, security forces have intensified intelligence-based operations against terrorist networks operating in Panjgur and Prom, delivering a significant blow to hostile elements during the last 48 hours. In a series of consecutive intelligence-based operations, security forces successfully eliminated 10 terrorists and recovered substantial caches of weapons and other material associated with terrorist activities.

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Twin Terror Attacks in Dera Ismail Khan Leave Five Dead, Two Police Personnel Injured

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At least five people, including three government employees and two civilians, were killed in two separate terrorist attacks in Dera Ismail Khan, while two police personnel sustained injuries, according to police officials. The two incidents occurred at separate locations within the jurisdictions of Sadar Police Station and University Police Station, prompting an immediate response from police and other

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When Neighbours Become Adversaries: Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Dangerous Politics of Distraction

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There are moments in a nation’s history when the difference between political theatre and matters of survival becomes painfully clear. Pakistan appears to be living through precisely such a moment. On one side is an increasingly bitter relationship with Afghanistan, a relationship complicated by terrorism, border tensions, accusations and counter-accusations, and the collapse of confidence between two neighbours who cannot simply walk away from each other. On the other is a deteriorating security environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where

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