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Asif Baloch, Long Claimed ‘Missing,’ Surfaces as Baloch Liberation Front Commander

A long-standing claim surrounding the alleged enforced disappearance of Asif Baloch has been decisively undermined following the circulation of a video message from Afghanistan in which he appears openly as a commander of the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), a banned militant organization. Reported missing since 2018 and repeatedly cited by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) […]

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Taliban Expansion Across Afghanistan and Beyond Raises Regional Red Flags

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The Afghan Taliban’s recent territorial movements across Afghanistan and beyond are increasingly being viewed by regional observers as a systematic expansion that echoes historical precedents, particularly the policies associated with the late 19th-century Afghan ruler Mir Abdur Rahman Khan, with potential implications for ethnic balance, regional stability and cross-border security. Analysts note that the Taliban’s

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From Guns to Grievances, The Unfinished Story of Pakistan’s Tribal Youth

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There is a long history of the tribal areas. For generations, it has been ingrained in people’s minds that weapons were a form of jewellery. At one point, carrying a gun was considered a matter of pride, even fashion. Today, however, it is equally evident that weapons are also seen as destructive. This shift in

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Regional Fallout Looms as Taliban Reorients Health Trade Strategy

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The Afghan Taliban’s recent moves to pivot away from Pakistan for pharmaceutical imports have intensified concerns over regional stability and the economic impact on neighbouring countries, particularly Iran and Pakistan. During a visit to New Delhi from December 16 to 21, Noor Jalal Jalali, Afghanistan’s minister of public health, held high-level talks with Indian officials,

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CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir Warns of Proxy Warfare, Calls for Unified National Response

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Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has stressed the need for all-round preparedness and close coordination among all elements of national power, warning that hostile forces are increasingly relying on indirect and ambiguous tactics instead of open confrontation. According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the field marshal visited the

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When Evidence Speaks Louder Than Denials

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The debate over militancy spilling into Pakistan from across the western border is no longer about allegations or rhetoric. It has become a question of evidence, patterns, and credibility. For years, Islamabad has raised concerns that militant violence inside Pakistan is not only inspired but also enabled from across the border. These warnings were often

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Afghan Security Sources Confirm Attacker’s Identity as Wana College Assault Is Traced to Afghanistan

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Fresh details have emerged about the November 9 attack on the Wana cadet college in South Waziristan, with Afghan media citing security sources who identified one of the suicide attackers as an Afghan national from Nangarhar province. According to the sources, the attacker was identified as Janullah Ayubi, also known by the alias Zahid, a

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Eight Terrorists Behind Police Patrol Attack Eliminated in Karak Operation

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At least eight terrorists were killed as security forces pursued terrorists involved in a deadly attack in the Gurguri area of Karak district, following the martyrdom of five police personnel earlier on Tuesday. Security sources said the operation is still underway, with reports suggesting more terrorists may have been neutralised. Forces remain present at the

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Khawaja Asif Clarifies Pakistan’s Lawful Counterterrorism Actions, Rejects Misleading Comparisons

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Federal Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has categorically rejected attempts to draw parallels between Pakistan’s lawful counterterrorism operations against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist camps along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and India’s illegal attacks on mosques and seminaries in Bahawalpur and Muridke, calling such comparisons “entirely false, misleading, and unacceptable.” In a clear and forceful statement, Khawaja Asif

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Financial Times Hails Field Marshal Asim Munir as a Leading Multi-Aligned Strategist in a Changing Global Order

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The British newspaper Financial Times has highlighted Field Marshal Asim Munir as one of the most effective strategic leaders to emerge in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global system, describing his approach as a model of successful multi-aligned diplomacy for middle powers. In its analysis of shifting global politics, Financial Times noted that the

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