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British Politician Urges Taliban Engagement as Questions Grow Over the Absence of a Coherent Afghanistan Strategy

For years, Pakistan has argued that Afghanistan’s future cannot be managed through isolation, wishful thinking, or periodic expressions of concern. Recent remarks by a prominent British politician have once again brought that debate into focus, raising questions about whether the international community possesses a realistic strategy for dealing with the challenges emerging from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. […]

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The Taliban’s Biggest Security Challenge May No Longer Be ISKP

The formation of the Hibati Unit and reports of dissent involving Taliban commander Juma Khan Fateh may appear unrelated developments. In reality, they may represent two sides of the same story. One reflects an effort to centralize power. The other suggests resistance to that centralization. Together, they offer a glimpse into one of the most

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Washington’s Message on Afghanistan Is Becoming Harder to Ignore

For nearly four years, much of the international discussion surrounding Afghanistan has focused on recognition, humanitarian assistance, sanctions, economic collapse, women’s rights, and diplomatic engagement with the Taliban administration. Yet recent remarks by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth highlight a reality that has never completely disappeared from Washington’s strategic thinking. For the United States, Afghanistan

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Brussels–Taliban Contact Sparks Diplomatic Storm: EU Foreign Policy Under Intense Scrutiny

Reports of interactions involving representatives of the Taliban authorities in Brussels have sparked renewed debate over European Union foreign policy priorities, raising questions about the balance between geopolitical interests and long-standing commitments to democracy, human rights, and accountability. According to the available information cited in recent reporting, European officials in Brussels have engaged with or

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Afghanistan Freedom Front Claims Rocket Attack on Taliban Position in Laghman Province

The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has claimed responsibility for a coordinated rocket and small-arms attack targeting a Taliban outpost in the Alingar district of Laghman province. In a statement published on social media platform X on Thursday, June 25, the group stated that the operation was carried out a day earlier in the village of

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Is Hamza bin Laden Back? Circulating Video Claims Spark Global Attention

A video released by Al-Qaeda’s media arm, As-Sahab, has recently circulated online, reportedly featuring Hamza bin Laden alongside Ayman al-Zawahiri in footage claimed to have been recorded years after 2009. The authenticity, timing, and context of the material have not been independently verified. According to circulating claims, the video includes archival-style visuals accompanied by audio

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Israeli Defence Chief’s India Visit Triggers Reports of Taliban–Israel Engagement and Afghanistan-Linked Diplomacy

Major General (Retd.) Amir Baram, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence, has arrived in India leading a senior-level delegation, according to diplomatic and regional sources. The visit is being closely watched amid evolving geopolitical dynamics across South and West Asia. Sources in Kabul have indicated that, during the course of the visit, the Israeli

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UK Envoy Breaks Silence on Afghanistan Terror Safe Havens, Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defense Firmly Backed

In a significant development reflecting growing international recognition of Pakistan’s security concerns, the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy has underscored the continued presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) safe havens in Afghanistan and reaffirmed Pakistan’s legitimate right to defend itself against terrorist threats emanating from across its borders. The envoy’s remarks highlight increasing global awareness of the

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Panjgur Operation Turns the Tide: 21 Fitna al-Hindustan Operatives Neutralized in Siahan Range

In a significant breakthrough against anti-state elements, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (South) successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the rugged Siahan Range of Panjgur District, resulting in the elimination of 21 Fitna al-Hindustan operatives and the capture of one suspect alive. According to security sources, the operation was launched following credible intelligence regarding the

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Khawarij Destroy House of Waziri Darikhel Tribesman in IED Attack in Lower South Waziristan

A house belonging to Mr. Sabar Jan, son of the late Malik Shireen Jan of the Waziri Darikhel tribe, was destroyed in a terrorist attack carried out through an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Saraghwara area of Birmal Tehsil, Lower South Waziristan. According to local sources and preliminary reports, Khawarij elements planted and detonated

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