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Crisis of Credibility as Political Dissonance Clouds Counterterrorism Response

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Arif Yousafzai   As Operation Sarbakkaf commenced in Bajaur with the declared aim of countering the growing militant threat, Pakistan once again finds itself at a critical juncture where the absence of political consistency threatens to overshadow the efforts of its security forces. Rather than providing unified backing to the state’s counterterrorism initiatives, political leadership

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Three Khawarij Eliminated in Intelligence Operation in North Waziristan

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In a high-impact intelligence-based operation, three Khawarij were eliminated in Datta Khel tehsil of North Waziristan, dealing a significant blow to the remnants of the violent extremist network operating in the region. The operation was launched following precise intelligence about the presence of Khawarij elements attempting to regroup in the area. A fierce exchange of

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ISIS-K Emerging as Most Serious Global Threat, UN Experts Warn Security Council

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In a grave assessment delivered to the UN Security Council, a panel of UN experts has warned that ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) poses the “most serious threat” to the security of Europe, the United States, and regional stability, citing its growing use of online platforms to radicalize individuals and attract foreign fighters to Afghanistan. The report paints

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CJCSC Meets Egyptian Leaders, Boosts Defence, Counterterrorism and Interfaith Cooperation

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held key meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and senior Egyptian officials during his official visit to Egypt, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is on an official visit to Egypt,

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From Apex Committees to Jirga Theatrics: How KP Undermines Its Own Security

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The recent meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was presented as a high-level effort to unify the province’s leadership, security apparatus, and political forces against the rising tide of terrorism. On paper, such meetings are critical; in reality, they are being undermined by political point scoring, mistrust, and an alarming alignment of

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Taliban Expands Media Crackdown with Unlawful Arrest of News Editor

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In yet another display of its authoritarian rule and blatant disregard for human rights, the Taliban has detained the editor-in-chief of the Tawana news agency, accusing him of receiving foreign funds and producing content critical of the regime. According to a statement from the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice –

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PM Shehbaz Vows to Eradicate Terrorism with Multi-Pronged Strategy

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to eliminate terrorism from its roots through a comprehensive and multi-dimensional strategy. Chairing a high-level meeting of the National Anti-Terrorism and State Authority Steering Committee, the prime minister reviewed ongoing operations and coordination mechanisms to enforce the writ of the state. The meeting was attended by

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House-to-House Terror: Taliban Targets Former Afghan Security Forces

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The Taliban regime continues to tighten its grip over Afghanistan with a new wave of house-to-house raids and arrests, targeting former military and security officials in a campaign that reflects its blatant disregard for law, due process, and human rights. In Tarinkot, the capital of Uruzgan province, Taliban forces have been systematically searching the homes

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Two More Terrorists Killed, Two Arrested as Security Operation Intensifies in Bannu’s Nurar

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Security forces have killed two more terrorists and arrested two others during the ongoing joint operation in Nurar, a locality under the jurisdiction of Miryan Police Station. The latest action brings the total number of terrorists killed in today’s encounters to at least three, as forces continue clearing the area of militant presence. The operation—being

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Six Security Personnel Injured in Another Quadcopter Attack on Miryan Police Station

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The Miryan Police Station in Bannu district came under yet another quadcopter attack by Khawarij , resulting in injuries to six security personnel after the explosive payload detonated. According to security sources, the injured include two army soldiers, three Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel, and one local police constable. This marks the latest in a series

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