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Is a Hidden Diplomatic Window Still Open to End Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions Before It’s Too Late?

Despite the existence of a China-backed ceasefire framework between Pakistan and Afghanistan, bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries continue to remain deeply complex, fragile, and overshadowed by a persistent crisis of trust, cross-border terrorism concerns, and competing regional alignments. Security and diplomatic observers warn that although multiple rounds of negotiations have taken place through […]

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Islamabad Signals Major Iran–US Breakthrough as Pakistan Hints at Historic Peace Deal “Sooner Than Later”

Pakistan expressed optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic engagements between Iran and the United States, voicing hope that the two sides would reach a peaceful and sustainable agreement “sooner rather than later” amid continued regional and international efforts aimed at reducing tensions. Speaking during the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan

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Pakistan–Sri Lanka ‘Shake Hands-II’ Ends with High-Intensity Counterterror Drills

The two-week-long Pakistan–Sri Lanka joint counterterrorism exercise, “Shake Hands-II,” successfully concluded at Tarbela,  reaffirming the longstanding military partnership and strategic cooperation between the armed forces of the two friendly nations. The exercise brought together elite combat teams from the Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army and the Sri Lankan Special Forces, who participated

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Khawarij Quadcopter Hits Mosque in Central Kurram Amid Rising Attacks in KP

A quadcopter strike carried out by Khawarij targeted a mosque in Satar Mundan village, located in Central Kurram, during the night of 5 May 2026, causing significant damage to the mosque structure as well as nearby residential houses and a madrassa. According to preliminary local reports, the attack struck the vicinity of the mosque at

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Female Entrepreneur Shot Dead in Badakhshan Amid Rising Violence Against Women and Religious Minorities

A female entrepreneur was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in Ashkashim market of Badakhshan’s Ishkashim district, according to local sources, in an incident that has further heightened concerns over the safety of women and minority communities under Taliban rule. Sources said the victim, Lailma, an Ismaili woman, was the wife of local singer Salam

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Taliban Reinforce Jurm Amid Renewed Armed Resistance in Badakhshan as Longstanding Unrest Deepens

Informed sources report a renewed escalation in Badakhshan’s Jurm district, where Taliban forces have been redeployed from Faizabad, Baharak, and Ashkasham to suppress growing armed opposition in mountainous terrain. According to local sources, Taliban deputy governor for Badakhshan, Jamaluddin Haqjo, has personally moved into the village of Khostak in Jurm district, particularly the Dara Kalan

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From Battlefield to Diplomacy: How Pakistan Rewrote the Rules of Power After Marka-e-Haq

As far as I see it, Pakistan gained from Marka-e-Haq and lost nothing. There is an old doctrine in strategic thinking that wars, despite destruction, also create opportunities. Everything depends on whether a nation’s leadership possesses the vision and courage to convert conflict into strategic advantage. In my opinion, Pakistan’s military and political leadership succeeded

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DG ISPR Warns Any Threat to Saudi Arabia Will Be Treated as Threat to Pakistan

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has declared that any threat to Saudi Arabia would be considered a threat to Pakistan, underscoring the depth of strategic, military, and emotional ties between the two countries. Addressing a press conference, the military spokesperson said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share historic brotherly

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The Airborne Turn: How Quadcopter Warfare Is Reshaping Security in KP’s Frontier Belt

The emergence of quadcopter-based attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including cross-border quadcopter attacks by the Afghan Taliban, marks a structural shift in the nature of conflict, not just an escalation in frequency. From Bajaur to Hangu and North Waziristan, the use of commercially adaptable aerial devices has introduced a new layer of unpredictability into an already

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U.S. President Prevented Greater Indian Losses During Marka-e-Haq, Says Mohsin Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said Pakistan’s success in Marka-e-Haq came with the help of Allah, while Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir received “special divine support” during the conflict, as he disclosed fresh details about Pakistan’s military, intelligence, cyber, and drone capabilities demonstrated during last year’s war with India. Addressing a press conference

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