Pakistan’s decisive action to close its border with Afghanistan on 11 October 2025 has led to a significant improvement in the country’s security landscape, according to the CRSS Annual Security Report 2025. The latest findings indicate a notable reduction in terrorist incidents, cross-border attacks, and violence-related fatalities, reflecting the positive impact of strategic border management […]
Reports have emerged suggesting that the Taliban may be cooperating with Israel as part of a wider geopolitical strategy affecting Iran and Pakistan, following high-level lobbying efforts by former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad. Analysts warn that these developments could significantly escalate regional instability in 2026. According to sources, Khalilzad’s recent visits to Kabul involved securing
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has been recognized as the “Hero of 2025” by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for his extraordinary contributions to Pakistan’s national security, sovereignty, economy, and international standing. According to public opinion, Field Marshal Munir’s leadership in 2025 was unparalleled, achieving milestones that few global military commanders could match. Under his
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Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have announced the training of more than 181,000 security personnel over the past year, a disclosure that has raised renewed concerns among observers about the group’s accelerating militarization and long-term intentions. According to Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesperson for the Taliban leadership, the Ministry of Defense trained a total of 181,084 personnel during
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The Lakki Marwat Police have released their comprehensive performance report for 2025, highlighting significant achievements in counterterrorism, crime control, and law enforcement across the district, according to a police spokesperson. Throughout the year, police, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and other security forces jointly conducted 166 search-and-strike operations across Lakki Marwat. These operations led to
Despite remaining under international sanctions and lacking formal recognition, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities disclosed that their officials carried out nearly 100 foreign trips in 2025, underscoring what analysts describe as a growing disregard for international pressure and accountability. According to Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, ministers and senior deputies of the Taliban administration
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon held a telephone conversation to review bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and growing security challenges linked to Afghanistan, the Kremlin announced. During the call, the two leaders underscored their shared commitment to strengthening the Russia–Tajikistan strategic partnership and enhancing regional coordination amid rising cross-border risks. While specific
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“I am Jalal, and those standing with me are my mujahideen. Two days ago, our shura made certain decisions. Some commanders were given positions, including Zarshad, Mansoor, Qari and Osama, along with others. These appointments were made during the shura meeting. But all of these amirs belong to the banned Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. Every
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There has been a clear and visible shift in the extremist mindset. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the former tribal areas, a new trend has emerged within terrorist organizations. Previously, these groups mobilized people in the name of Sharia, Islamization, and the implementation of Islamic law. Their core narrative revolved around declaring the state and the
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Balochistan witnessed a severe escalation in terrorist incidents in 2025, resulting in the deaths of 827 individuals, including 287 security personnel and 440 civilians, according to the provincial government’s report. During the year, security forces killed 745 militants in the province. The report noted that Balochistan experienced 940 terrorism-related incidents, including six suicide attacks, multiple
