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Is the Taliban Losing Its Grip as Armed Resistance Spreads Across the Country?

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban continues to exercise control over the country’s provincial capitals and national institutions. With no conventional rival currently capable of mounting a direct military challenge to Kabul, the Taliban has repeatedly presented its territorial dominance and improved security as evidence that Afghanistan has entered a more

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Afghanistan’s Khawarij Memorial Sparks New Questions: Who Is Honouring Those Killed by the Pakistan Army?

A reported memorial ceremony in Afghanistan for Safatullah, an Afghan national, Khawarij killed by the Pakistan Army, has brought renewed attention to Pakistan’s security concerns regarding cross-border violence and the alleged presence of anti-Pakistan Khawarij networks operating from Afghan territory. According to Afghan media reports cited in the information provided, a condolence ceremony was held

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Is Moscow Preparing to Bring Afghan Taliban Fighters Into the Ukraine War?

Russia’s growing rapprochement with the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan is emerging as a significant geopolitical development with potential implications for the ongoing war in Ukraine. What began as pragmatic diplomatic engagement has evolved into a broader relationship shaped by strategic interests, regional security considerations, and the pursuit of greater political influence. Moscow’s decision to remove

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Security Forces Eliminate Seven Khawarij in North Waziristan; Weapons Cache Recovered in IBO

Security forces continue to intensify counterterrorism operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, maintaining sustained pressure on Fitna al-Khawarij and their operational networks. In the latest development, seven Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, according to security sources. The operation was conducted on the basis of actionable

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Green Trend Claims Taliban Helicopter Downing in Panjshir; Senior Air Force Chief Among Reported Casualties

A new security claim has emerged from Afghanistan after Green Trend, a movement led by former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh, alleged that its military wing, the Green Unit, shot down a Taliban-operated Cheetah helicopter in the Arzoy area of Panjshir Province. According to the group’s account, the incident occurred during the early morning hours

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Khuzdar Operation: Major Blow to FAH as 4 Terrorists Eliminated, Arms Cache Seized

Pakistani security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khuzdar, Balochistan, employing coordinated aerial support through QCs alongside ground forces. The operation resulted in the elimination of four Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) terrorists and the seizure of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, marking a significant operational success in the ongoing efforts to counter

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Kurram Operation Unfolds: Khawarij Hideouts Reduced to Rubble, Hidden Elements Caught in Precision Strike

Security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in the Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting the presence of Khawarij operating in the area. The operation resulted in the elimination of several Khawarij and the recovery of weapons, dealing a significant blow to the hostile elements and their operational capabilities. Acting on actionable intelligence, security forces

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Eight Years, Billions Spent, Yet FATA Still Waits: What Went Wrong After the Historic Merger?

Eight years have passed since the historic merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The decision was presented as a transformative step—one that would bring the people of the former tribal areas into the mainstream of the constitutional, administrative and political system. It was expected to open the door to better

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The Great Turning Point: Is Pakistan Finally Ready for a Decisive War Against Terrorism?

Pakistan has reached a decisive moment in its long-running struggle against terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where communities have endured years of violence, displacement, economic disruption and the loss of civilians and security personnel. The central question confronting the country is no longer whether Pakistan can afford to continue its fight against terrorism. The question

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From Afghanistan to Italy: How an ISKP Trail Exposed the Global Reach of the Khorasan Terror Network

The reported arrest in Italy of Mirwais Safi, an Afghan-based operative allegedly linked to Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), has brought renewed attention to the increasingly transnational character of militant networks operating in and around the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. The development represents more than another European counter-terrorism operation. It highlights a security reality that regional analysts and international

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