Despite repeated assurances and commitments by the Afghan Taliban regime that Afghan territory would neither be used nor allowed to be used against other countries, particularly Pakistan, Afghan nationals continue to be identified among terrorists involved in attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to security sources, 48 Afghan nationals were among 200 terrorists eliminated […]
Shamim Shahid The latest security developments emerging from South Waziristan and other troubled areas of Pakistan’s western frontier should not be viewed as isolated incidents. Taken together, reports of an alleged suicide-attack plot, clashes between local tribes and militants, continuing counterterrorism operations in Balochistan, and the prolonged deadlock between Islamabad and Kabul point toward a
A hand-grenade attack targeting a police station in Mastung has left a police official injured, triggering heightened security measures and an investigation into the incident. According to police sources, unidentified attackers targeted the police station with a hand grenade. The resulting explosion was reportedly heard across a considerable distance, causing alarm and fear among residents in the
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As the geopolitical and security architecture of South and Central Asia continues to evolve following the withdrawal of Western forces from Afghanistan in 2021, the international community must urgently reassess one of the most persistent misconceptions surrounding contemporary terrorism: that the threat posed by militant organizations can be measured primarily by the territory they physically
A newly surfaced audio recording has exposed a sinister plot by two Khawarij, identified as Shireen and Fateh, to carry out a vehicle-borne suicide attack in Azam Warsak, Wana and adjoining areas. The leaked conversation, which has come to public attention, reportedly captures the two Khawarij discussing preparations for the planned attack and deliberating over its execution. The
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A reported armed clash has taken place in the Zarmeen area of South Waziristan between local elder Sardar and his associates and individuals reportedly linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Shamshad. According to local sources, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides in Zarmeen, resulting in casualties on both sides. Four individuals, reportedly belonging to both groups, were
Recent developments in Balochistan, coupled with findings contained in recent United Nations Security Council reporting, have brought renewed attention to the increasingly interconnected nature of terrorist organizations operating across the region. What once appeared to be a collection of separate groups pursuing distinct agendas is increasingly being viewed through the lens of shared training, logistical facilitation, resource
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Pakistani security forces have achieved a significant operational success against TTP Khawarij during a series of targeted Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) conducted across Kohat under Operation 11 Garaj. Acting on actionable intelligence regarding the presence and movement of TTP Khawarij, security forces launched coordinated operations at multiple locations in the area. The operations involved the effective employment of quick-response contingents (QCs) and
In a significant success against externally sponsored subversive activities, Pakistani security forces eliminated nine Indian-sponsored Khawarij during a successful operation near Jangyan, Kharan District, Balochistan, as part of Operation Radd-ul-Fitna III. According to security officials, the operation was launched after the presence and movement of the Khawarij in the area were detected. The Khawarij were reportedly planning to establish a
Security forces, successfully eliminated four Khawarij affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij, during a targeted security operation in the Thal area. According to security officials, the Khawarij were attempting to establish a snap check post along the Dallan–Chapri Road when they were intercepted by security forces. The timely action by the forces prevented the
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