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In a significant counterterrorism breakthrough, Pakistani security forces have dismantled an entire militant network operating within the country. Out of the 30 militants apprehended during the operation, 26 were confirmed to be Afghan nationals, raising serious concerns about cross-border militancy and safe havens in Afghanistan. According to official sources, the network was involved in a […]

The 1404 Kankor exam results have exposed the devastating impact of the Afghan Taliban’s hardline policies—not only on education but also on national stability and civil liberties. As security deteriorates and dissent is violently suppressed, Afghanistan faces a dual crisis: the erasure of women from public life and the tightening grip of authoritarian rule. Not

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), operating under the guise of nationalism, has intensified its violent campaign in Balochistan, severely disrupting civilian life and halting development across the province. In the first half of 2025 alone, the militant group has claimed responsibility for over 280 attacks, targeting infrastructure, public transport, and development projects. Recent months have

Behind the carefully staged smiles and polite diplomatic language exchanged in Kabul, real questions remain unanswered about the Taliban regime’s sincerity, capacity, and willingness to engage as a responsible neighbor with Pakistan. During a recent meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban-appointed Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, both

A dangerous power struggle is unfolding in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as violent clashes erupt between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mahsud group and the breakaway faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JUA), raising alarm over the escalating militant rivalry in an already volatile region. According to security sources, JUA has launched a wave of attacks in areas traditionally controlled by

The United States has designated the group allegedly involved in the April 22 attack in India-held Kashmir’s Pahalgam area as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity — a move that Islamabad views with caution amid New Delhi’s repeated attempts to malign Pakistan without evidence. The Pahalgam attack, which

In a significant development for regional connectivity, economic integration, and security cooperation, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have signed the Framework Agreement on the Joint Feasibility Study for the proposed Naibabad–Kharlachi rail link—a key segment of the Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) Railway Corridor. The agreement, hailed as a diplomatic and infrastructural milestone, marks the formal beginning of a

The outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has launched a fresh social media campaign in a bid to project strength and unity amid growing evidence of internal fractures, territorial setbacks, and declining public influence. The campaign, which surfaced today across multiple platforms, is being run under specific hashtags such as #TTP, #AlKhandaq_Operations, and #Nasrum_MinAllah_WaFathun_Qareeb. It includes carefully

In a major counterterrorism operation, Ethiopian security forces have arrested 82 members of the Islamic State (ISIS) across more than ten cities, including Addis Ababa, Shashamane, and Adama. The coordinated raids were carried out following intelligence reports of growing militant activities within the country. According to Ethiopian security sources, the arrested individuals are affiliated with

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has intensified its campaign of violence by deliberately targeting innocent civilians across various regions of Balochistan. In a disturbing trend, the group has shifted its tactics to include attacks on non-combatant citizens, sparking widespread condemnation—even among its traditional sympathizers. Multiple recent incidents have shown BLA operatives attacking unarmed civilians, including