What began as a celebration of knowledge and youth engagement in Gwadar abruptly descended into fear and chaos, underscoring the persistent and evolving threat of terrorism in Balochistan. For the past two to three years, Gwadar has hosted a popular book fair attracting thousands of young men and women eager to purchase books and engage […]
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A newly released book by a prominent Russian analyst claims to reveal sensitive internal intelligence documents linked to the Taliban, shedding light on alleged secret foreign contacts, leadership security anxieties, and emerging regional militant threats that could have far-reaching implications for Afghanistan and beyond. The book, titled Taliban Intelligence Secrets, is authored by Andrey Serenko,
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Terrorism continues to pose one of the most serious and complex challenges to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, threatening national security, political stability, and social cohesion. Despite sustained efforts through political, administrative, security, and counter-narrative strategies, violent extremism and terrorism remain persistent dangers within the country’s political and societal landscape. Security analysts and policy experts
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), in coordination with coalition and partner forces, conducted five precision strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, reinforcing continued efforts to ensure the enduring defeat of the terrorist organization and prevent its resurgence in the region. During the operations, CENTCOM forces successfully located and destroyed
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The Taliban announced that their Minister of Information and Culture, Sher Ahmad Haqqani, will lead a delegation to participate in the 17th Russia-Islamic World Summit in Kazan from May 12 to 17, 2026. Moscow’s invitation comes amid growing international scrutiny of Taliban governance and credibility. The summit, described by Russian officials as an economic, cultural,
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The situation of women and girls in Afghanistan remains dire under Taliban rule, with the regime issuing a series of decrees that severely restrict their basic human rights. Christian Arab, UN Women’s regional director for Asia and the Pacific, described the conditions as the worst in the world, warning that Afghan women are systematically excluded
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The Taliban have categorically denied the presence of foreign or rogue terrorist groups in Afghanistan, claiming that the country is secure despite repeated warnings from the United Nations and neighboring states. Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid insisted that ISIS has been “defeated in Afghanistan” and alleged that the group has instead “nested in our neighboring countries.” Mujahid
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The meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, comes at a time when the province stands at a delicate security crossroads. For months, the demand echoed across policy discussions, media platforms, and security circles that the Apex Committee forum must be activated meaningfully. That call has now
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday jointly stressed that Afghan territory must not be used as a launching pad for attacks against neighboring countries, underlining concerns over the Taliban administration’s inability to fully control militant groups operating within Afghanistan. The leaders highlighted that regional security and stability in Afghanistan
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Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Muzaffarabad on Thursday, paying homage at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada-e-Jammu and Kashmir and reaffirming Pakistan’s steadfast political, moral, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people. During the visit, Field Marshal Munir highlighted the sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs and praised their enduring struggle for freedom, emphasizing that Indian
