Aqib Yusufzai

CTD, Swat Police Kill Three Khawarij in IBO; Search Underway for Two Fugitives

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Swat Region, in coordination with district police, killed three Khawarij affiliated with the Muzaffar alias Khalid group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an intelligence-based operation in the Sakhadob area, within the jurisdiction of Kanju Police Station, in Swat district in the early hours of Thursday. According to the CTD, two

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Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3: Major Blow in Balochistan as 7 Terrorists Killed and 104 Afghan Nationals Apprehended

Security forces have intensified counterterrorism and anti-human-smuggling operations across Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, killing seven terrorists in intelligence-based operations in Washuk and Mastung while apprehending 104 Afghan nationals allegedly attempting to travel illegally towards Iran and Europe, according to information released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and security sources. The operations form part

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From Online Chats to Missing Youth: The Hidden Pathways Drawing Balochistan’s Youth into Terrorism

Families in several districts of Balochistan have reported cases in which teenagers and young adults gradually become distant from their households before disappearing or allegedly becoming associated with militant networks. Their accounts raise serious concerns about the social, political, economic and digital factors that may make some young people vulnerable to extremist influence and why

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The Taliban-TTP Connection: Ideological Bonds, Battlefield Loyalties and the Cost of Turning Against Former Allies

The longstanding relationship between the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remains a central obstacle to resolving the security dispute between Islamabad and Kabul, as ideological loyalties, shared battlefield history and concerns over internal dissent complicate efforts to secure decisive action against the group. Security analysts argue that the relationship extends beyond political convenience, reflecting

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The Taliban’s Double Game: What Lies Behind Kabul’s Denials and the Rising Terror Threat?

Pakistan is confronting one of its most complex security challenges in recent years as terrorist violence intensifies across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, placing renewed pressure on the country’s security forces, border management and regional diplomacy. At the centre of the crisis lies a deepening dispute with Afghanistan’s de facto Taliban authorities over the presence of

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2 Fitna al-Hindustan Terrorists Killed in Mastung Operation; Weapons Recovered

Security forces have killed two terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan during an intelligence-led area sanitization operation in the Dasht-e-Baba area of Mastung district, Balochistan, according to the information provided regarding Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. The operation was launched following credible intelligence reports indicating the presence of Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in the area. Security forces moved to

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Security Forces Strike Khawarij Hideout in Tank, 5 Killed and 3 Injured in Fierce Gun Battle

Security forces have eliminated five Khawarij and injured three others during an intelligence-based operation in the Zam area on the outskirts of Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following reports of the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij militants in the area. According to the available information, security forces launched the operation on the basis of intelligence regarding the

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Lakki Marwat Operation: High-Value Khariji Commander Eliminated, Another Injured

In a joint operation conducted by the police and security forces in the Sarai Darga area of Lakki Marwat, Khawarij commander Rakhmadal was killed, while another Khawarij was injured, according to the available report. The operation marks a significant development in ongoing efforts to counter militant threats, disrupt hostile networks, and strengthen security in Lakki

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2,911 to 3,787 Terror Incidents in KP: Law Minister Reveals Alarming Figures Behind Emergency Decision

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that the decision to impose an emergency was taken in view of escalating terrorist incidents, internal instability, and cross-border infiltration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stressing that the deteriorating security situation demands coordinated action by federal and provincial authorities and a unified national response against terrorism.

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Taliban Face Growing Rebellion: Is Afghanistan Sliding Toward Another Civil War?

Afghanistan is facing renewed concerns over its security and political stability as prolonged tensions with Pakistan, stalled Chinese-led mediation efforts, and reported clashes between Taliban forces and armed opposition groups raise fears of a possible resurgence of widespread violence. Recent confrontations involving the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF), an anti-Taliban armed group, and Taliban forces in

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