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$148 Billion U.S. Aid in Afghanistan Wasted Amid Corruption and Collapse: SIGAR Report

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The United States’ two-decade-long investment in Afghanistan, totaling more than $148 billion, has largely failed to achieve its intended goals, according to the final report released Wednesday by the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). The watchdog agency warned that widespread corruption, mismanagement, and weak oversight systematically undermined American efforts to build stability, […]

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U.S. Arrests Afghan National with Alleged ISIS-K Links Amid Security Concerns

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan national allegedly linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria–Khorasan (ISIS-K), just miles from the nation’s capital, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday. According to DHS, Safi entered the United States without undergoing

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Security Forces Conduct Operations Against Terrorists Hideouts in Bannu

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Security forces intensified operations in Bannu’s Mamandkhel and Daud Shah areas following credible reports about the presence of militant elements in both localities. The actions targeted key locations that had reportedly been under militant control for an extended period. According to police sources, a veterinary hospital in Mamandkhel and a mosque in Daud Shah were

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BRICS States Warn of Intensifying Terror Threats as Militants Adopt New Technologies

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Terrorism risks emerging from Afghanistan and the Middle East are rapidly evolving as extremist groups embrace advanced technology and new operational methods, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky warned on Wednesday at the BRICS+ Counterterrorism Conference. The two-day gathering  titled “BRICS+ 2025: National and Regional Strategies to Combat Terrorism amid Emerging Security Challenges”  brought together

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Why the World Cannot Afford Another Epicentre of Global Terror in Afghanistan

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The warnings emerging from Afghanistan are no longer abstract analyses or distant forecasts they are present realities demanding immediate global attention. A recent investigation by the international journal Vorishi Review has laid bare a deeply unsettling truth: Afghanistan has again transformed into a sanctuary for transnational militant groups, complete with recruitment channels, training facilities, propaganda

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Pakistan–Afghanistan Talks in Saudi Arabia Conclude Without Breakthrough, Ceasefire to Continue

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High-stakes negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, convened in Saudi Arabia last week, ended without a substantive breakthrough, though both sides reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the Doha-brokered ceasefire that has so far held despite recent tensions. The meeting formed part of a sequence of diplomatic efforts—hosted by Qatar, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia—aimed at easing friction

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Asif Warns Political Critics Against ‘Sitting in the Enemy’s Lap’

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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong statement on X, defending the country’s military leadership and accusing political rivals of amplifying Indian narratives for domestic gains. In his post, Asif said that six months ago, under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir along with the Air Force and Navy, Pakistan “gave India

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Despite Rs 700 Billion from Centre, KP Remains Vulnerable; Public Safety, Policing Still Lag

Despite Rs 700 Billion from Centre, KP Remains Vulnerable; Public Safety, Policing Still Lag

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to rely heavily on funds provided by the centre even after 12 years of PTI governance, with basic service delivery, policing, and anti-terror measures showing little improvement. Official records indicate that the province has received nearly Rs 700 billion under the anti-terrorism fund from 2010 to 2025. Yet, militancy remains a persistent

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Dera Police Track, Encircle and Eliminate Terrorists, Avenge Martyred Officers

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Dera Police demonstrated exceptional operational capability on Wednesday when they pursued, tracked, and encircled a group of terrorists responsible for the deadly IED attack on a police van in Paniala earlier in the day. The swift counter‑action resulted in two terrorists killed and two injured, sending a clear message that militants will find no refuge

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Afghan Taliban Regime Poses Growing Threat to Global Security

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The Afghan Taliban regime has emerged as a significant threat not only to Central Asia but to international security, becoming a hub for globally banned terrorist organisations including Fitna al-Khawarij, Fitna al-Hindustan, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. On November 26, 2025, a shooting incident occurred at the White House in the United States, reportedly carried out by

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