Russia and the Taliban have signed a technical-military cooperation agreement aimed at repairing and maintaining aging Soviet-era military equipment in Afghanistan, but security observers say the deal is unlikely to alter Pakistan’s counterterrorism posture or its determination to respond to threats emanating from across the border. The agreement was signed in Moscow on May 26 […]
Former detainees, human rights advocates and United Nations officials have renewed grave allegations against the Taliban regime, accusing its officials and security personnel of involvement in sexual violence, torture, forced confessions, and systematic abuse inside detention facilities across Afghanistan. The latest concerns were raised by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan,
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Pakistan has issued a strong warning over the continued use of Afghan territory for terrorist attacks against its citizens and security personnel, declaring that further cross-border terrorism cannot be tolerated and that necessary measures will be taken to safeguard national security. Speaking during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said
Social media activists affiliated with the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) have launched a coordinated digital campaign around the alleged disappearance of Peshawar-based activist Farid Afridi, framing the incident as an act of state repression. However, a detailed investigative report now challenges this narrative head-on, presenting evidence that the disappearance may form part of a broader,
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Pakistan has reiterated its unwavering commitment to promoting peace, stability, and constructive diplomacy across the region while firmly safeguarding its national interests, including its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty. These remarks were made by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi during the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ weekly press briefing. Addressing security concerns, the spokesperson
(Shamim Shahid) When Afghanistan’s ruling authorities assert that the country has finally achieved “complete peace,” the statement sounds reassuring on the surface. After more than four decades of continuous conflict—Soviet occupation, civil war, the rise of the Taliban, the U.S.-led intervention after 9/11, and two decades of insurgency any claim of stability naturally attracts global
A joint search and clearance operation conducted by Kohat Police and Pakistan Army in the rugged and remote mountainous regions of Tor Chappar has entered its fifth consecutive day, as security forces continue sustained efforts to eliminate hostile and disruptive elements from the area. According to official sources, the ongoing operation is being carried out
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Three separate acts of sabotage were reported in different areas of Tehsil Mir Ali, North Waziristan, whereKhawarij elements targeted and destroyed bridges using explosive materials in what appears to be coordinated attempts to disrupt public infrastructure and mobility. According to initial reports, the first incident occurred in the Musaki area on Nizam Road, where a
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Fresh intelligence and analytical reports have surfaced indicating a deepening military engagement between the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan and the Russian Federation a development that regional security experts warn could fundamentally alter the balance of power across Central and South Asia, and rekindle memories of Afghanistan’s long and painful role as a battleground for competing
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Security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in the Lagap area of Dalbandin, resulting in the neutralization of a senior commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), identified as Ali Ahmed alias Nadir, along with one of his associates. The operation was carried out by FC Balochistan (South) on the basis of credible intelligence
