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Pakistan Reiterates Core Security Demands in Ongoing Talks with Afghan Taliban in Urumqi

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According to an article published in The Express Tribune, Pakistan has formally conveyed three key security demands to the Afghan Taliban during ongoing technical-level talks in Urumqi, as part of a renewed diplomatic effort facilitated by China to address persistent cross-border security concerns and stabilise bilateral relations. According to informed sources, Pakistan’s position at the […]

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Taliban’s Meth Trade Surges 50%: How Afghanistan’s Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Market Is Funding Terror and Threatening the Region

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued a stark warning over the growing nexus between Afghanistan’s narcotics trade and regional security threats, highlighting that networks linked to the Taliban regime are increasingly financing terrorism and destabilizing the wider region. A report published in Afghanistan International reveals that the smuggling of dangerous

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Kabul and Kandahar Split: Who Holds the Key to the TTP Threat?

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 Pakistan–Afghanistan relations are facing a critical juncture as differences over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continue to dominate bilateral interactions, exposing internal divisions within the Afghan leadership and raising concerns over regional stability. Recent developments indicate that Kabul and Kandahar are not fully aligned on the TTP issue. While Kandahar initially appeared to maintain that the

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As Taliban Fail to Protect Them, Nuristan Residents Seek Lifeline from Pakistan

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Residents of Afghanistan’s remote Nuristan province have made an urgent appeal to Pakistan for humanitarian assistance as escalating food shortages and economic hardship leave the local population struggling to survive, according to local community leaders. Azam Nuristani, head of the Nuristan Elite Organization, told Afghanistan International in an interview that the province’s elders have increasingly

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Bomb Attack on Police Mobile in Lakki Marwat Leaves Several Personnel Injured

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 A police mobile vehicle of Shabazkhel Police Station was targeted in a deliberate bomb attack, according to official police sources. The explosive device detonated near the vehicle, causing injuries to several police personnel who were on duty at the time. Police authorities confirmed that the injured personnel have been promptly provided medical attention. Rescue 1122

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From Crisis to Crossroads: Why Pakistan Has Become the Quiet Power Holding US-Iran Talks Together

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Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has emerged as a critical diplomatic interlocutor, positioning itself as a rare channel of communication between Washington and Tehran in a conflict that has increasingly drawn in key Gulf states and raised concerns over wider regional instability. The evolving crisis, which has extended to countries

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With War Clouds Gathering, Can China Pull Pakistan and Afghanistan Back from the Edge?

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The evolving tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a critical juncture, with diplomatic engagement narrowing and the risk of prolonged instability casting a shadow over regional security; however, China’s active mediation has emerged as a pivotal development, offering a potential pathway toward de-escalation and structured dialogue between the two neighboring states. The deterioration in

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Pakistan, Egypt Unleash Elite Forces in High-Stakes ‘Thunder-II’ Counter-Terror Drill

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A two-week Pakistan-Egypt joint counter-terrorism exercise, “Thunder-II,” commenced on Monday at the Special Operations School in Cherat, bringing together elite troops from both countries to enhance operational readiness, strengthen professional capabilities, and deepen longstanding military cooperation. According to a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), personnel from the Special Services Group (SSG)

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Between Power and Pressure: Why Afghan Taliban Cannot Afford Internal Division

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Reports of internal divisions within the Afghan Taliban are not new, but they must be understood in the context of how the group evolved over decades. Different factions, including the Haqqani network, operated with a degree of autonomy while remaining united against foreign forces. That unity, however, is being tested in the post-2021 environment, where

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Terrorist Attack, North Waziristan, Bannu, Civilians Targeted, Security Forces of Pakistan

Terrorist Attacks Spike in North Waziristan and Bannu, Civilians Suffer

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Terrorist attacks in North Waziristan and Bannu have intensified in recent days, with civilians increasingly coming under direct fire, underscoring a sharp rise in violence across the region. In Mir Ali tehsil, militants have repeatedly targeted unarmed populations, reflecting a sustained and deliberate campaign to spread fear. In Hasu Khel, mortar shells fired during clashes

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