Brig. (R) Mahmood Shah Few events in modern history have altered the political and security landscape of an entire region as profoundly as the attacks of September 11, 2001. What began that morning as an unprecedented assault on the United States quickly became a global conflict, drawing Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, the Middle East and […]
In a deeply emotional video message, the mother of Nasir, alias “Gaidar,” described as a Khawarij commander, has publicly announced her complete disassociation from her son and his activities, while making an urgent appeal for the safety and protection of her remaining family members. The woman, who identified herself as a resident of the Emerzai area of Bannu
The history, present trajectory and future of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations make one reality unmistakably clear: the relationship between the two neighbouring countries extends far beyond a shared geographical boundary. Their destinies, economies, security environments, social ties and prospects for regional development remain deeply interconnected. Sustainable peace in one country cannot be achieved in isolation from stability
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Security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation against elements of Fitna al-Khawarij (TTP) in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, effectively disrupting a Khawarij stronghold and eliminating six Khawarij. According to security sources, the operation, designated Operation 11 Garaj, was launched on the basis of actionable intelligence regarding the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij elements in the area. Acting swiftly on
Security forces have successfully foiled a brazen attack and attempted abduction plot targeting the protection squad of the Deputy Commissioner Tump in Tump District of Makran Division, Balochistan. According to security sources, elements affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan launched an attack targeting the vehicle of the Deputy Commissioner Tump, with the apparent intention of overwhelming the protection squad and
Security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in Kurram District, targeting elements affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij. During the operation, four Khawarij, including Afghan national Obaidullah Saad, were eliminated. According to sources, the operation was conducted on 8 September 2026 on the basis of actionable intelligence regarding the presence and activities of Khawarij linked to Fitna al-Khawarij. The successful operation resulted
An attempted terrorist attack targeting a civilian passenger bus near Marjan-Garani in Kalat, Balochistan, has once again demonstrated the grave threat posed by militant violence against innocent civilians. According to the available information, terrorists associated with the Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) planted an improvised explosive device (IED) with the apparent intention of targeting a passenger bus carrying civilians.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Peshawar Region has eliminated five terrorists of the proscribed Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), including a key commander, during an operation near Shamshatoo Camp in the limits of Urmar police station. The operation was carried out at a compound of the Kabul English Language Centre, where the terrorists were reportedly
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More than 1.54 million social media accounts, websites, videos and other online content have been blocked in Pakistan as part of efforts to counterterrorism, incitement, hate speech and other objectionable material, according to a report submitted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to the Peshawar High Court. The report states that a total of 1,541,479
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For years, the world has been told that Al-Qaeda was dismantled, weakened and pushed into the shadows. I do not believe that assessment reflects the reality we are witnessing today. Al-Qaeda may no longer operate exactly as it did two decades ago, but its network has not disappeared. It has changed its methods, expanded its
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