(Mushtaq Yusufzai) The security situation in Lakki Marwat and the wider southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has once again brought into sharp focus a question that has long troubled policymakers, security analysts, and local communities alike: why does the policing system appear so weak in these areas, and how have parallel power structures emerged that
At a time of heightened global tensions and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, Pakistan has once again demonstrated its commitment to diplomacy, dialogue, and regional stability by actively supporting communication and balance between key international stakeholders. In a complex international environment marked by strained relations between multiple global actors, including adversarial positions between the United States and
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The Government of Pakistan‘s latest defence allocation reflects a prudent and necessary response to an increasingly complex security environment rather than any shift toward militarisation or regional escalation. Despite commentary focusing on the percentage increase in defence spending, a comprehensive assessment of the figures and regional realities demonstrates that Pakistan’s defence posture remains fundamentally defensive,
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A newly circulated draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has introduced a notable shift in diplomatic language by no longer referring to the Taliban as Afghanistan’s “de facto authorities.” According to reports from Security Council Report, an independent organization
(Shamim Shahid) The security landscape in the region is once again entering a deeply unsettling phase. Recent developments from Kurram to Kandahar, and from the rugged tribal frontiers to the volatile provinces of Afghanistan, suggest not isolated incidents but interconnected symptoms of a broader and more complex crisis. The attack on a police station in
A tragic security-related incident was reported in the Tondori area of Werasta, Central Kurram, where Khawarij carried out a drone-based attack, resulting in heavy civilian casualties, including women and children. According to initial reports, the attack targeted a residential house belonging to a local resident, identified as Reais Khan. As a result of the strike,
Security forces personnel of 243 Wing were engaged in the establishment of a new security post in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan today, when terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij (TTP) allegedly carried out a drone attack on the working site. As a result of this cowardly act, more than six security personnel sustained injuries
A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft, while undertaking a routine training sortie, has crashed near Mardan today. Rescue and emergency response teams were promptly mobilized to the site of the incident. According to initial reports, both pilots onboard embraced Shahadat in the line of duty. The martyred personnel have been identified as Flight Lieutenant Muhammad
In a major security success, Pakistani security forces have successfully foiled a large-scale cross-border infiltration attempt at the Chaman border, demonstrating exceptional vigilance, coordination, and combat readiness. According to security sources, a group of Khawarij attempted to infiltrate into Pakistani territory from across the border with malicious intent. However, their movement was promptly detected by
In a prompt and courageous response this evening, local civilians in the Sangra area of Orakzai successfully intercepted and foiled an attempted infiltration by a group of Khawarij affiliated with the banned FAK Lashkar-e-Islam (LI/IMP) network. Initial information indicates that a group of approximately five to six Khawarij, reportedly operating under the leadership of a
