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Pakistan Starts Voluntary Return of Afghan Refugees With POR Cards

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The Ministry of Interior has issued a formal notification to begin the voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (POR) cards, marking a significant policy shift amid rising security concerns and resource strain. According to the notification, the repatriation process is being launched immediately, while the return of the remaining POR cardholders will […]

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Jirga, Security Forces, South Waziristan, Threat of Terrorism, Combat terrorism in Pakistan

Jirga Warned: Security Forces Warn Against Harbouring Terrorists in South Waziristan

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In a significant move to strengthen security in South Waziristan, a jirga (tribal council) was held in the Shaktoi area between local elders and security forces, focusing on the rising threat of terrorism and strategies to maintain peace in the region. During the meeting, the wing commander leading the forces urged local residents to cooperate

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KP Faces Terror Threat, But No New Operation Planned

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The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), particularly in areas like Bajaur, remains a serious concern due to ongoing threats from terrorist elements. However, the government has clarified that no new military operation is currently underway in the region. According to the Ministry of Interior, while there is no fresh operation being launched, the implementation

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Jirgas, Operations, and the Fight for Peace in Tribal Areas: Between Hope and Hard Reality

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Irfan Khan The tribal belt of Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), stands at a familiar crossroads: between rising militancy and the state’s response through dialogue or military force. In a significant move, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced a Mushawarati Jirga to address the worsening security situation. While the step is being

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TTP Backs Down in Tirah Valley as Tribal Elders Secure Full Concession

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In a rare and potentially historic development, the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has accepted all five conditions put forward by the Bar Qamberkhel tribe during a second round of negotiations in the volatile Tirah Valley, officials familiar with the process confirmed. The agreement has generated renewed optimism for lasting peace in a region long marred

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Iran Reportedly Pressures Taliban for List of Afghan Allies Linked to UK Intelligence, Telegraph Reports

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly pressured the Taliban government in Kabul to hand over a leaked list containing the identities of nearly 25,000 Afghans who worked with the British government during the war in Afghanistan, raising alarm among Western governments and human rights organisations ahead of key nuclear negotiations. According to a

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Pakistan Navy Chief Conferred with Turkey’s Prestigious Military Award

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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was conferred with the prestigious “Legion of Merit of the Turkish Armed Forces” during his official visit to Turkiye, in recognition of his outstanding services and efforts to strengthen naval cooperation between the two brotherly nations. Upon his arrival at the Turkish Naval Forces Headquarters, Admiral Naveed

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Khawarij Attempt Drone Attack on Bannu’s Havid Police Station; Bomb Disposal Squad Defuses Threat

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In a disturbing sign of evolving tactics, Khawarij attempted to target the Havid Police Station in Bannu district by dropping an explosive device using a quadcopter. According to security sources, the device landed in the station’s courtyard but did not detonate, averting what could have been a deadly incident. Following the failed attack, the area

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Police Checkpost Blown Up in Bajaur, Amid Fragile Peace Efforts

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Unidentified assailants destroyed a police checkpost in the Dhera Kai area of Salarzai tehsil, Bajaur, in a targeted attack that has sparked serious concerns about the region’s fragile peace process. The checkpost was completely reduced to rubble, though no casualties were reported as no personnel were present at the time. The area has recently seen

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Bajaur, Terrorism in tribal districts, Ali Amin Gandapur, Security Operations, Peace Jirga

Jirga or Security Operation? Bajaur’s Civilians Bear the Brunt of a Divided Government

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The return of violence to Bajaur and the broader tribal belt is a tragic reminder that our state continues to oscillate between reaction and retreat in its approach to militancy. The recent launch of Operation Sarbakaf in Bajaur, meant to target the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, has stirred protests not just from the people,

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