For decades, Balochistan has occupied a unique place in Pakistan’s security landscape. Vast, sparsely populated, strategically located and rich in natural resources, the province has often found itself at the center of competing geopolitical interests, separatist violence, and terrorist activity. Yet despite persistent attacks and recurring attempts to portray the province as unstable, the nature
The recent wave of demonstrations linked to Afghanistan’s Herat province has evolved from a localized protest movement into a broader international campaign highlighting restrictions imposed on women and girls in the country. The unrest originally began in the Jebrail district of Herat, where reports of detentions of women and the continuation of strict restrictions on
For many observers, the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents a seemingly contradictory picture. On one hand, security forces, intelligence agencies, police units, and counterterrorism departments regularly announce successful operations resulting in the elimination of terrorists, arrests of facilitators, and recovery of weapons and explosives. On the other hand, terrorist attacks continue to occur across
Five terrorists were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Attock district’s Jand tehsil, according to official sources. The operation was carried out in Mankor village after security personnel received intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. During the action, security forces encountered resistance, triggering an intense
Security forces carried out a joint intelligence-based targeted operation in Upper Dir’s Dubando area and adjoining localities on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts against terrorist elements and their facilitators. The operation involved police, paramilitary personnel and other law enforcement agencies, with support from specialized units including elite response teams, counterterrorism personnel, bomb disposal experts
In international politics, the most consequential developments are often those that occur away from television cameras and dramatic headlines. Diplomacy rarely announces itself with fanfare. Instead, it advances through discreet conversations, patient negotiations, strategic calculations, and the willingness of nations to choose dialogue over confrontation. As reports continue to circulate about a possible diplomatic engagement
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Afghanistan continues to face a severe economic and humanitarian crisis under Taliban rule, with international observers raising concerns over worsening poverty, restrictions on civil liberties, and the exclusion of women from public life. According to international media reports, recent assessments have highlighted the far-reaching social and economic consequences of Taliban policies since their return to
Questions have been raised over the “missing persons” narrative promoted by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) following claims that an individual previously presented by the organization as a missing person was later identified as an alleged member of a militant organization. According to information released by security sources, Adil, who was portrayed by the Baloch
A reported exchange of fire took place between Khawarij and members of a local peace committee group in the Miro Dara area of Tehsil Upper Bara, Khyber District, according to preliminary information received from the area. The incident reportedly occurred near Khula Abdul Salam Kali, adjacent to Usman Mosque, where firing was exchanged between the
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Two separate families from the Mamhkhel area of Bannu have publicly announced their disassociation from close relatives who have been missing for approximately eight months and are reportedly linked with Khawarij or anti-state activities. The declarations were made during formal press conferences held in the presence of local community representatives and media personnel. In the
