A startling investigative report by the British newspaper The Telegraph has revealed that fake Taliban-issued threat letters are being sold across Europe for as little as £40, allegedly to help Afghan nationals secure asylum in Western countries. According to the report, some corrupt Afghan officials including individuals with ties to the Taliban have been involved […]
Pakistan’s high‑level delegation arrives in Afghanistan today for scheduled talks focused on trade and border management. During the visit, Pakistani officials will consult with Afghan authorities on implementing a “one‑document” regime to streamline cross‑border movement and customs, officials said a measure intended to strengthen regulation of the shared frontier. Sources emphasized the visit was planned
Pakistan’s effective military and diplomatic strategy has elevated its global standing, with international media powerhouse CNN acknowledging the country’s growing importance on the world stage. In a recent analytical report, renowned political commentator Fareed Zakaria recognized Pakistan’s strengthening ties with the United States and its expanding role as a regional power. According to CNN, Pakistan’s
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has categorically stated that the government has held talks only with the Afghan Taliban not with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ruled out any possibility of negotiating with the group he called “murderers of innocent Pakistani citizens.” Speaking in a prime-time interview on a private television channel, Khawaja Asif
The recent peace dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to curb cross-border militancy. The Taliban’s assurance that Afghan soil will no longer be used against Pakistan is, at least diplomatically, a welcome step. More importantly, their acknowledgement of Pakistan’s right to act in self-defence if attacked
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Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhry, has strongly criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government for rejecting bulletproof vehicles provided by the federal government, calling them “international standard” and questioning where the province spent Rs600 billion allocated for the fight against terrorism. In response to KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s remarks, who claimed the vehicles
In a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO), the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Mardan and Swabi District Police successfully neutralized two highly wanted terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), officials said on Monday. According to a CTD press release, the operation was launched in the Shado Dherai area near Ajmer Shah Hill, based on credible intelligence
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A suspected terrorist attack targeting Baka Khel Police Station in Bannu was thwarted late Sunday night, as police forces successfully repelled the assailants before they could approach the premises, officials confirmed. According to police sources, militants linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), declared by the state as Fitna al-Khawarij, attempted to stage a long-range
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Afghanistan’s acting defence minister, Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid, has said that the Taliban interim government does not view Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a terrorist organisation, in remarks that sharply diverge from Islamabad’s official position. In an interview with a media outlet on Sunday, Yaqoob said that terms like “terrorism” are often politically motivated and lack a
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Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, has made it unequivocally clear that terrorists acting as agents of ‘Fitna-e-Hindustan’ (the Indian-backed militant threat) are enemies of Pakistan’s unity and peace. He stated that ongoing operations against these barbaric elements will continue with full force until their complete elimination. Speaking during a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor
