In international politics, moments of opportunity rarely announce themselves politely. They emerge through signals, recalibrations, and quiet shifts in how power is perceived. The United States’ recent indication that it is seeking Pakistan’s involvement in Gaza is one such moment. It is not a routine diplomatic outreach; it is an acknowledgment of Pakistan’s growing strategic
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The United Nations refugee agency has warned that Afghanistan is facing mounting humanitarian and protection challenges after at least 2.8 million Afghan migrants were returned in 2025, most of them forcibly deported from neighboring Iran and Pakistan. In its annual report released on Friday, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) revealed that around 1.8
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A major terrorist attack on a Pakistan Army camp in the Boya area of North Waziristan has once again underscored Islamabad’s long-standing concerns over the use of Afghan territory by militant groups to launch cross-border attacks into Pakistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna-al-Khawarij (Gul Bahadur
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Security forces in Balochistan have successfully foiled a significant terrorist plot, apprehending a female suicide bomber along with two of her facilitators, authorities confirmed on Friday. The swift operation underscores the vigilance and operational readiness of security agencies in countering extremist threats in the region. According to official sources, security agencies received credible intelligence indicating
In a significant counterterrorism operation, five terrorists were killed during a failed attack on a security forces camp in North Waziristan. The deceased assailants, responsible for extensive damage to civilian areas and security infrastructure, were neutralized in the incident, preventing further loss of life and destruction. The bodies of the terrorists, however, remain abandoned in
Pakistan’s security forces have implemented a critical recalibration of their counterterrorism strategy in the tribal areas, reflecting evolving threats and national security imperatives. The adjustment is not a sign of weakness or any hidden agenda; rather, it is a measured, facts-based response aimed at protecting civilians, consolidating forces, and prioritizing intelligence-led operations against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
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Security forces have launched an intelligence-driven operation in Bar Qambar Khel, Bara tehsil of Khyber district, following credible reports of the presence of armed terrorists linked to the Fitanah-ul-Khawarij group. According to local sources, the operation has escalated into intense clashes and an exchange of fire between security personnel and the terrorists. Preliminary reports indicate
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Jaish al-Adl did not emerge in a vacuum. Nor can it be understood simply as another militant outfit operating on Iran’s periphery. Its rise is inseparable from decades of political exclusion, economic neglect, and sectarian marginalisation faced by Iran’s ethnic Baluch minority. While Tehran insists on framing the group as a foreign-backed terrorist proxy, the
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(Arif Yousafzai) The recent terrorist attack on a security check post in North Waziristan, claimed by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, is not an isolated incident, nor is it an unexpected one. It is, rather, another loud reminder of a grim reality that Pakistan has been reluctant to confront honestly: militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and
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Five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation carried out by security forces in the Pang area within the jurisdiction of Ahmadzai Police Station in Bannu, adding that a search operation was continuing in the area to eliminate any remaining militants. According to police sources, the operation was launched after credible intelligence indicated the presence
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