Pakistan has once again reaffirmed that any unilateral attempt by India to suspend, undermine, or deviate from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is illegal, without legal effect, and contrary to international law. The position was reiterated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ weekly press briefing in Islamabad. The spokesperson […]
(Shamim Shahid) South Asia’s security environment rarely moves in a straight line. It advances through interruptions temporary reductions in violence, sudden political escalations, and shifting regional alignments that constantly reshape the balance of stability. The current discussion around Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India reflects exactly this pattern: while a recent PICSS report for June 2026 highlights
A Government Girls Middle School in the Mamh Khel area of Hassan Khel Khaira, Bannu, was damaged in an explosive attack carried out during the night hours, attributed by Khawarij elements. According to available details, Khawarij operatives targeted the Government Girls Middle School Mamh Khel by using explosive material planted at the premises. The explosion
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Public discourse inside Afghanistan and among Afghan communities abroad has increasingly reflected growing dissatisfaction with the current political and governance situation under the Taliban administration, as criticism intensifies across social media platforms, civil circles, and informal political spaces. According to emerging public sentiment, Afghan citizens are increasingly voicing frustration over governance challenges, economic stagnation, and
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Two operatives belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in an accidental explosion while attempting to plant an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Mortan area of Gwarago, Panjgur, on 2 July 2026. According to available details, the individuals were allegedly engaged in placing an explosive device intended to target local Baloch civilians when the device
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has claimed responsibility for a reported attack in Kunduz city, stating that its fighters targeted a Taliban Ranger vehicle engaged in an urban patrol operation. According to details released by the group, the incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in the Kabul Port area of
Security and diplomatic developments in recent days have raised renewed concerns regarding cross-border facilitation of terrorism, following the investigation into a recent attack on a Rangers camp office in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi, reportedly carried out by externally trained operatives. According to available details, the attack forms part of a continuing pattern of terrorist
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A resident of Feroz Fateh Khel, Ayub Nawaz Khan, addressed a press conference at the Bannu Press Club, where he formally announced his disassociation from his son, Azizullah, amid allegations of involvement in anti-state activities. During the press conference, Ayub Nawaz Khan stated that differences had developed between him and his son some time ago,
Pakistan witnessed a decline in overall anti-state violence and security-related incidents during June 2026 despite the occurrence of several high-profile attacks, according to a monthly security assessment released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based independent think tank that monitors militancy, violence, and security trends across the country. According to
A tragic incident was reported in the Shin Kot area of Bajaur, where, according to local reports, three innocent children lost their lives and seven other civilians sustained injuries in a reported drone strike carried out by Khawarij. The reported strike caused significant civilian casualties, with the injured being immediately shifted to a nearby hospital
