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Emergence of Iran’s Popular Fighters Front: Baluch Militancy in a New Coalition

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Iran’s Baluch minority has long existed at the margins of political and social life, enduring decades of systemic neglect and repression. On December 10, this longstanding discontent coalesced in a new, potentially consequential development: several Iranian Baluch separatist groups announced the formation of the Popular Fighters Front (JMM), a coalition aimed at unifying armed and

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From Threat to Strategy: Pakistan’s Pragmatic Approach to Afghan Challenges

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Pakistan is frequently criticized for its engagement with the Taliban, accused of opportunism or moral compromise. Such criticisms, however, overlook a far deeper and historically rooted reality: Islamabad’s actions are not a matter of ideology they are a matter of survival. For decades, Afghanistan’s policies have repeatedly threatened Pakistan’s security and sovereignty, leaving Islamabad with

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Tirah Residents Agree to Temporary Relocation to Facilitate Security Operation in Khyber

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Residents of Tirah Valley in Khyber district have agreed to temporarily relocate to enable a comprehensive security operation aimed at eliminating terrorist elements from the area, following a successful jirga between local representatives, security institutions, and the civil administration. The agreement was reached after detailed consultations with a 24-member representative committee of Tirah Valley, culminating

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UN Warns ISIL-K Remains a Major Threat in Afghanistan, With 2,000 Fighters and Regional Reach

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The United Nations Security Council has warned that the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) continues to pose a serious and evolving security threat in Afghanistan and beyond, with an estimated 2,000 fighters currently operating in the country despite a decline in the number of attacks in 2025. In its latest report, the UN Security Council’s

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Power, Patience, and Pakistan’s Hard Border Choices

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Renewed violence along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border in recent months has once again drawn international attention to one of South Asia’s most enduring and complex fault lines. Exchanges of fire near major crossings, Pakistan’s airstrikes following militant attacks, Kabul’s retaliatory rhetoric, and repeated border closures have been widely portrayed as evidence of bilateral deterioration. Yet such

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US Launches Intense Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria Following Killing of American Troops

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The United States has launched a series of intense airstrikes against ISIS hideouts in central Syria in response to the killing of American troops during a joint patrol operation, escalating its military campaign against the militant group. According to international media reports, US fighter jets and attack helicopters carried out precision strikes on multiple ISIS

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PM Shehbaz Salutes Fallen Heroes After Deadly Attack in North Waziristan

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij on a security forces camp in North Waziristan, reaffirming that the entire nation stands united and fully determined to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan. The Prime Minister praised the swift and decisive response of Pakistan’s security forces, which resulted in the elimination

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Islamabad Summons Afghan Envoy After Deadly Border Attack

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Pakistan on Friday registered a strong diplomatic protest with Afghanistan over what it described as continued terrorist activity emanating from Afghan soil, warning that Islamabad would take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its citizens. The protest was conveyed after Afghanistan’s Deputy Head of Mission was summoned to the Foreign Office, where

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TTP, Afghan Funding, Regional Security, Rifts Within TTP, Afghan Safe Havens

TTP’s Internal Divisions and Afghan Funding Raise Regional Alarms

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Differences between Noor Wali Mehsud, the current chief of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or the banned TTP aka Fitna al-Khawarij, and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar constitute a very important issue. Although this is not the first time such differences have surfaced, it is also a fact that internal rifts within guerrilla or militant organisations are rarely reported in the

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Deadly Winter Tragedy Hits Afghan Border, Details Still Emerging

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A tragic incident near the Afghanistan-Iran border has claimed multiple lives, officials say. While local authorities are working to confirm the exact number and identities of the victims, details about what led to this deadly situation are still unfolding. Sources say a group of Afghans attempting to cross into Iran in Herat succumbed to the

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