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ISKP’s Al-Naba Profiles Afghan Neurologist-Turned Top Commander

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The Islamic State’s Khorasan Province (ISKP) has elevated a former Afghan neurosurgeon, known by his nom de guerre “Doctor Hanzala,” as one of its most senior operational commanders, according to a biographical profile published in the group’s central media outlet Al-Naba. The publication describes Hanzala as deputy chief for Kabul operations and a close confidant

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Rising Terrorism in KP and Balochistan Exposes Governance Gaps

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Pakistan is confronting one of the most complex periods in its counter-terrorism history. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, terrorist activity has escalated despite ongoing military and paramilitary operations. Recent attacks, including the Bannu FC Headquarter assault and the Quetta Shahwani Stadium bombing, demonstrate the lethal capabilities of extremist networks and the persistent threats to

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Identity of Another Suicide Bomber in Bannu FC HQ Attack Confirmed

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Bannu: Security sources have confirmed the identity of another suicide bomber involved in the Frontier Constabulary (FC) Headquarters attack in Bannu. The militant has been identified as Mullah Shabir Ahmad alias Maulvi Bilal Muhajir, son of Maulvi Ismatullah, originally from Abdul Mahiyuddin village in Syedabad district of Wardak province, Afghanistan. Investigators state the attacker held

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IS-KP Linked to Deadly Quetta Stadium Blast, Prior Threats Targeted Baloch Political Workers

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Investigators have confirmed that ISIS-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) orchestrated the September 2 blast at Shahwani Stadium on Saryab Road, Quetta, during a political gathering, an attack that left 15 people dead and at least 38 wounded. Officials and local observers noted the assault followed months of warnings on their social media accounts. Shafiq Mengal, regarded as

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Shaukat Abbas Leads On-Site Review at Bannu FC HQ After Fitna al-Khawarij Assault Repelled

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Additional Inspector General of Police Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Shaukat Abbas visited the Frontier Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Bannu following a deadly militant attack thwarted by security forces. Officials said the CTD Crime Scene Unit, investigation and prosecution teams, and senior police leadership including Regional Police Officer Sajjad Khan were present during the visit. The

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Terror Attacks Surge in Pakistan, August Becomes Deadliest Month in a Decade

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Terror-related violence in Pakistan rose alarmingly during August 2025, with incidents jumping 74 percent compared to July, making it the deadliest month in the last ten years, according to a report by the Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report notes 143 attacks nationwide, leaving 194 people dead and

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Gunfire in Karak: Two Policemen Injured During Ongoing Search Operation

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During a police search operation in the Ahmadi Banda area of Karak, unknown assailants opened fire on law enforcement near Nishapa, injuring two police officers. The wounded officers were quickly shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital for medical treatment. Following the attack, the suspects fled towards nearby mountains. In response, heavy contingents of police and

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CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad Holds High-Level Defence Talks in Qatar

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza undertook an official visit to Qatar where he attended the second session of the High-Level Military Cooperation Committee meeting. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Mirza held meetings with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman

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Taliban Rift Widens as Interior Ministry Defies Supreme Leader’s Directive

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Fresh cracks have emerged in the Taliban’s leadership after Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani blocked an austerity directive from supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada that sought to slash government staffing by 20 percent, multiple sources confirmed. The dispute has left thousands of Interior Ministry employees without salaries for two months, underscoring what observers describe as the Taliban’s

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IB Operation in Swat Targets TTP Hideout; Security Personnel Martyred

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Two security personnel embraced martyrdom and two others sustained injuries during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Jabba area of Matta tehsil in Swat district on Thursday. The operation, launched on credible intelligence reports regarding the presence of militants, continued for several hours and also resulted in casualties among the terrorists belonging to the banned

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