Web Desk

ISIS Commanders Relocate to Afghanistan from Syrian Border Regions

News /

In recent months, particularly in recent weeks, dozens of senior ISIS commanders have entered Afghanistan from Syria’s border regions through multiple transit routes, raising serious alarm about the evolving security landscape in the region. The relocation of experienced ISIS operatives from Middle Eastern conflict zones to Afghanistan signals a potentially significant shift in the group’s […]

ISIS Commanders Relocate to Afghanistan from Syrian Border Regions Read More »

At the Edge of Escalation: Security Crisis, Political Fracture and the Afghan Question

Opinion /

(Aqeel Yousafzai) Pakistan stands at a perilous crossroads. A sharp escalation in militant violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and even the federal capital has reignited debate over whether Islamabad should move beyond defensive containment and consider retaliatory measures against militant sanctuaries allegedly operating from Afghan soil. The debate intensified after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while

At the Edge of Escalation: Security Crisis, Political Fracture and the Afghan Question Read More »

TTP Attackers Behind Police and Customs Post Strike Killed in Dera Ismail Khan

News /

Pakistan’s security forces successfully conducted a targeted operation in Takwara, Dera Ismail Khan district, against perpetrators involved in a recent attack on a police and customs post. The operation resulted in the elimination of three terrorists affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and left four others injured. One body has been recovered so far, while

TTP Attackers Behind Police and Customs Post Strike Killed in Dera Ismail Khan Read More »

Intelligence-Led Operation in Kech District Eliminates Three BLA Terrorists

News /

Pakistan’s security forces successfully detected and neutralized three armed terrorists during an intelligence-driven operation near the Sami Wing Headquarters in Kech District on 18 February 2026, preventing a potentially devastating attack on a critical security installation. According to official sources, security personnel identified suspicious movement of multiple individuals in the vicinity of the headquarters. Upon

Intelligence-Led Operation in Kech District Eliminates Three BLA Terrorists Read More »

Pakistan Summons Afghan Deputy Head of Mission Over Bajaur Attack; Reserves Right to Respond

News /

The Government of Pakistan has formally conveyed its strong protest to the Afghan Taliban regime over the deadly terrorist attack in Bajaur on 16th February 2026, which claimed the lives of 11 Pakistani soldiers. The Afghan Deputy Head of Mission was summoned by Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Wednesday afternoon, and a formal demarche was delivered

Pakistan Summons Afghan Deputy Head of Mission Over Bajaur Attack; Reserves Right to Respond Read More »

Rangers Arrest Highly Wanted Bajaur-Based Terrorist in Karachi

News /

Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), acting on precise intelligence, have successfully apprehended a highly wanted terrorist from Bajaur, identified as Dost Muhammad, son of Gul Faraz Khan, in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar area. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in counterterrorism efforts aimed at dismantling active militant networks operating within urban centers. According to official sources, the arrested individual

Rangers Arrest Highly Wanted Bajaur-Based Terrorist in Karachi Read More »

Dual Counterterror Operations Expose Wider Proxy-Style Offensive

News /

Pakistan’s security forces have thwarted two major terrorist plots in swift, high-intensity operations in Bajaur and Karachi, preventing what officials describe as a calculated attempt to plunge the country into widespread instability and fear. In Bajaur, terrorists launched a coordinated assault on a joint security checkpoint, deploying a vehicle-borne suicide explosive device in an effort

Dual Counterterror Operations Expose Wider Proxy-Style Offensive Read More »

Afghanistan: Risk or Gateway? Central Asia Charts a Unified Course

News /

Representatives of Central Asian countries announced in Astana that they are developing a coordinated regional strategy on Afghanistan, acknowledging the country’s continued political instability, economic collapse, and governance shortcomings while seeking to manage its risks through structured regional engagement. The announcement came on the sidelines of an emergency meeting of a regional contact group, where

Afghanistan: Risk or Gateway? Central Asia Charts a Unified Course Read More »

Pakistan Will Not Hesitate to Conduct Air Operations in Afghanistan if Threats Persist: Defense Minister

News /

Pakistan’s Minister of Defense, Khawaja Asif, has stated that Pakistan will not hesitate to carry out air operations inside Afghanistan if militant threats against its territory continue. In an interview with a French broadcasting outlet, the Defense Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and national security in the face of escalating cross-border

Pakistan Will Not Hesitate to Conduct Air Operations in Afghanistan if Threats Persist: Defense Minister Read More »

Unshaken After Suicide Attack, IG FC North Steps Into Bajaur’s Streets

News /

Pakistan’s security forces have reaffirmed complete operational control in Bajaur following a failed suicide attack targeting the Malangi Post. Swift response measures and coordinated security protocols prevented further damage, demonstrating the preparedness and resilience of law enforcement agencies in the region. In the aftermath of the attempted attack, Inspector General Frontier Corps (North), Major General

Unshaken After Suicide Attack, IG FC North Steps Into Bajaur’s Streets Read More »

Scroll to Top