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In a surprising shift, hardline militant voices have begun raising critical questions about the Taliban’s legitimacy and their so-called “jihad.” A recent post circulating in pro-militant online groups has reignited the debate, urging fighters to reconsider the religious justification for jihad in Pakistan under Taliban rule. Quoting the late radical cleric Ahmad Farooq, the post […]

Today, tensions between Pakistan and India remain high following the May 7–11 border clashes, but the bigger battle was fought online. India’s media and IT cells unleashed a flood of fake news—using old war clips, Gaza and Lebanon footage, and fabricated claims of strikes on Pakistani cities. Within days, these narratives collapsed under the weight

In yet another sign of growing authoritarianism cloaked as religious enforcement, the Afghan Taliban have banned the sale of children’s toys — including dolls — in Kandahar, citing moral and ideological concerns. The move, reportedly enforced by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, is being seen by observers as

In a sharp escalation of deportation measures, police in Kalat — a city in Pakistan’s Balochistan province — have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Afghan migrants, demanding they return to Afghanistan or face strict legal consequences. The directive, announced Monday by local authorities, has sparked panic among migrant communities. The federal government has yet to

In a move raising alarm across diplomatic circles, the Taliban have arrested Russian anthropologist Svyatoslav Kavurin in the northern province of Kunduz and transferred him to Kabul, deepening fears among foreign nationals operating in Afghanistan. According to Russian state media, Kavurin — affiliated with the Institute of Oriental Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences

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