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When Communities Rise Against Rule: Afghanistan Enters a New Phase of Resistance

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The developments unfolding in Afghanistan indicate that the challenges facing the Afghan Taliban are no longer limited to political disagreements or opposition from organized armed groups. A wider crisis of governance, representation and public confidence appears to be emerging, with resistance voices increasingly coming from different regions and segments of Afghan society. The recent developments […]

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Counterterrorism, Pakistan's Counterterrorism Strategy, War of Narratives and Pakistan's Counterterrorism Strategy

From APS to Intelligence Operations: Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Strategy Evolution

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Pakistan’s counterterrorism journey represents one of the most significant security transformations in the country’s modern history. After suffering devastating terrorist attacks for years, Pakistan gradually moved from a reactive approach focused on responding to incidents toward a comprehensive strategy based on intelligence, coordination, prevention, and institutional reform. The turning point in this journey came after

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Bannu, Bannu Rejects Terrorism, Bannu Father Disowns Terrorist Son

Bannu Father Disowns Son, Announces Complete Disassociation Over Terror Links

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Another resident of Bannu has publicly announced complete disassociation from his son, stating that he will neither keep him at home nor accept responsibility for any of his actions after the young man allegedly left the family and became associated with terrorist elements. Speaking at a press conference at Bannu Press Club, Sher Aslam, a

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Security, Terror Networks Under Pressure, Terrorist Groups, Bannu Operation, National Action Plan and Pakistan's Fight against Terrorism

Terror Networks Under Pressure as Security Operations Alter Battle Dynamics in KP

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The security landscape in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is witnessing a significant shift as sustained counterterrorism operations continue to restrict the operational space available to terrorist networks, affecting their ability to coordinate, expand and maintain organized structures. Recent developments from different parts of the province indicate that terrorist groups are facing challenges not only from direct security

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Orakzai, Terrorist Groups' Infighting, TTP vs Jamaat-ul-Ahrar vs ISKP

Orakzai: TTP, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and ISKP Turn Their Guns on Each Other

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Security sources and local reports indicated that rival banned terrorist outfits were involved in separate armed clashes in different parts of Upper Orakzai district, with multiple terrorists eliminated and several others injured. According to the reports, the first confrontation took place in the mountainous areas of Mamo Cheena, Koh Kala and Yakh Kando, where factions

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Bannu Operation Reaches Turning Point: 50 Khawarij Eliminated

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A large-scale counterterrorism operation in Bannu District has entered its final phase after security forces carried out days of sustained intelligence-based and targeted operations against Khawarij across multiple locations, with security sources claiming that 50 Khawarij have been killed during the ongoing campaign. According to security sources, the operation has focused on dismantling Khawarij networks

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Senior Taliban Official Assassinated in Badakhshan as Security Cracks Deepen

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A senior Taliban official responsible for information and culture in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan Province was killed in a targeted attack on Tuesday, marking another significant security incident as armed opposition activity reportedly intensifies in the region. According to a statement issued by the Taliban police in Badakhshan, Zabihullah Amiri, the Taliban’s head of information and

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Why Afghanistan’s Future Has Become the Region’s Biggest Security Question

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Five years after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul, Pakistan finds itself confronting a difficult and unexpected question that emerged after the dramatic political changes of August 2021: how did a government that Islamabad engaged through diplomatic channels and hoped would contribute to regional stability become associated with one of the country’s most

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Who Is IMP and What Is It and Who Is Behind IMP’s Sudden Expansion?

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The militant landscape has entered another phase of transformation. Over the years, armed groups operating in the country have repeatedly changed their structures, alliances, narratives, and methods of warfare. The emergence of Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) reflects this continuing evolution a new alliance attempting to combine existing militant networks, develop a distinct identity, and establish itself

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How Many Armed Groups Are Challenging the Taliban in Afghanistan?

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The armed opposition landscape in Afghanistan has continued to evolve since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, with multiple anti-Taliban groups emerging across the country. However, international assessments indicate that while resistance activity has persisted in several provinces, these groups continue to face significant challenges related to coordination, resources, organizational structure, and operational

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