In a powerful display of regional unity, Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran have vowed to safeguard Afghanistan’s independence and prevent it from descending once again into instability and militancy. The four nations met in Moscow to reinforce a shared vision of an Afghanistan free from terrorism, foreign interference, and external domination a vision anchored in […]
In Pakistan’s terrorism‑affected provinces; especially in Balochistan and notably in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the unity between security forces and local communities in the fight against militants continues to deepen. After concerted efforts in Tank, South Waziristan, Kurram, and Dera Ismail Khan, now the people of North Waziristan and Bajaur districts have also taken a stand alongside
For decades, Pakistan has stood by Afghanistan, often at the cost of its own internal stability and international standing. From providing refuge to millions of Afghans during times of war, to lobbying on the global stage for the recognition of Taliban-led Kabul, Islamabad has consistently played the role of a regional benefactor. And yet, the
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After successfully thwarting the nefarious designs of the Khawarij in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, Pakistan’s security forces have now averted another major terror plot in Bajaur by defusing a large cache of explosives planted to cause mass destruction. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), timely action by law enforcement agencies led to the neutralisation
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As yet another regional meeting on Afghanistan concludes, this time in Moscow, hard questions remain unanswered: What has changed? And more importantly, what has improved on the ground? The Quadrilateral Meeting of Special Representatives from Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran, like several before it, reaffirmed lofty principles, a sovereign, peaceful Afghanistan free from terrorism, but
Despite a wave of targeted attacks on development initiatives across Balochistan by banned separatist groups, Pakistan’s security forces have made significant breakthroughs this year in dismantling foreign-sponsored terror networks operating in the province and across its borders. According to official reports, 30 attacks were carried out between January and September 2025 by the Baloch Liberation
Pakistan, with growing concerns over terrorism and regional security, has ramped up its efforts to deport Afghan refugees, even as a key quadrilateral meeting in Moscow called for a peaceful, independent, and terrorism-free Afghanistan. The intensified deportation campaign comes as Pakistan, along with Russia, China, and Iran, discusses regional stability and counterterrorism efforts related to
At the 7th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced strong concerns over the deployment of foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan or neighbouring states, warning that any such move would be “completely unacceptable” and could reignite conflict and instability in the region. Lavrov’s warning came amid heightened regional
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Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reaffirmed that Pakistan is not engaged in any arms race with India, and its defence modernisation strategy is founded on efficiency, self-reliance, and technological effectiveness rather than numerical competition. In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, the military spokesperson said Pakistan’s approach to
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Security forces successfully thwarted a major terrorist plan in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, following a precise intelligence-based operation, during which a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from a suspicious trolley. According to official sources, acting swiftly on credible intelligence, security personnel intercepted the vehicle and cordoned off the area, preventing what
