(Arif Yousafzai) For the past two decades, I have reported on militancy, counter-militancy, and armed movements across the region. I have interacted with fighters, commanders, intelligence officials, and civilians caught in the crossfire. One thing I have learned over the years is that the reality of militancy is often very different from the narratives constructed […]
Pakistan has revealed a sophisticated and coordinated disinformation campaign orchestrated by India, in collaboration with Afghan operatives, aimed at undermining Pakistan’s international standing and sabotaging peace efforts in the region. According to experts, the campaign deployed false Iranian identities to create and amplify anti-Pakistan narratives, threatening both regional stability and Pakistan’s global image. Investigations have
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M Arif The global security landscape is undergoing a profound and unprecedented transformation. Analysts warn that the resurgence of great power competition, combined with the rapid proliferation of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), is fundamentally reshaping the nature of espionage, defense, and national security. In this evolving environment, traditional counterintelligence (CI) systems are
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Afghanistan’s Christian community is living under increasing fear and oppression following the return of the Taliban to power, with their ability to freely practice their faith now virtually non-existent, according to a report by the British publication Church Times. The report highlights the deteriorating conditions for religious minorities under the Taliban regime, revealing a landscape
Taimur Khan A major law enforcement operation in India has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals suspected of links to international terrorist organizations, including Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The arrests, carried out jointly by Andhra Pradesh and Delhi police, have exposed significant gaps
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Emerging reports and field-based observations are raising serious questions about the effectiveness and transparency of the Afghan Taliban’s counterterrorism efforts, particularly regarding their stated campaign against the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). The Taliban administration has consistently presented itself as actively engaged in suppressing ISKP, positioning its operations as part of broader efforts to stabilize
Germany has indicated that direct negotiations between the United States and Iran could take place in Pakistan in the near future, marking a potentially significant step toward easing regional tensions. Johann Wadephul, a senior German official, revealed in an interview with Deutschlandfunk that indirect exchanges between Washington and Tehran have already occurred, with preparations now
Afghanistan’s trajectory is increasingly raising serious concerns for regional security and global peace. When the Afghan Taliban assumed control of Kabul, there was cautious optimism that Afghan soil would no longer be used against neighboring states. That expectation, however, is steadily eroding. Emerging evidence suggests that Afghanistan is once again becoming a permissive environment for
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Security forces conducted a targeted intelligence-based operation in the Nargama area of Kalat on March 27, 2026, intercepting the movement of terrorists linked to Fitna al-Hindustan along the Sohand–Pandran road, according to security officials. Acting on credible and timely intelligence, forces swiftly moved to cordon off the identified route, effectively trapping the group. As troops
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Beyond immediate security concerns, Pakistan is increasingly focusing on regional diplomatic engagement to address Afghanistan’s instability. Analysts point out that proactive diplomacy can prevent unilateral power projection and reduce the operational freedom of extremist groups. Efforts include dialogue with neighboring states, intelligence-sharing agreements, and participation in regional frameworks for counterterrorism and migration management. Such engagement
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