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Breaking the Narco-Terror Chain: Pakistan’s Battle for Security and Survival

Muhammad Haseenullah Pakistan stands at the frontline of an undeclared war that fuses narcotics, crime, and terrorism. The Khyber district, with its border connectivity and remote valleys such as Tirah, has become the primary corridor for the movement of illicit drugs and armed elements originating from across the frontier. The consequences extend far beyond law […]

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Pakistan Pursues Evidence-Based Dialogue with Afghan Taliban in Istanbul: MOFA

The Foreign Office of Pakistan has confirmed that talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are currently underway in Istanbul, urging the public to disregard any unofficial statements circulating on social media. Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, while addressing the weekly press briefing, said that Pakistan maintains a clear and consistent stance that Afghan

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The False Liberation of Bashir Zeb: How the BLA Turned Terrorist?

The resurgence of terrorism in Balochistan under the banner of the so-called Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) underscores one of Pakistan’s most complex internal security challenges. At the centre of this violent network stands Bashir Zeb, also known as Bashir Zaib a man who has come to personify the militant brand of separatism that has brought

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KP Police Upgraded with Modern Equipment to Boost Counterterrorism Operations

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have been equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enhance their operational capacity in the ongoing fight against terrorism. A formal handover ceremony was held at the Central Police Office, Peshawar, where Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, distributed modern weapons and advanced surveillance equipment among various districts and

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue in Istanbul Seeks Mechanism to Tackle Cross-Border Threats

The second round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government is underway in Istanbul, with senior military and civilian officials from both sides participating under the mediation of Türkiye and Qatar. According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan has emphasized a single-point agenda during the discussions  ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for any

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Narcotics, Militancy and the State’s Struggle for Control in Tirah Valley

Khyber is a district of stark contrasts bordered by Afghanistan on one side and the mysterious valleys of Tirah on the other. Those valleys weekly transform into open markets where raw hashish and other lethal narcotics are sold openly. These illicit bazaars are so active their echo can be heard across the area, yet, alarmingly,

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Pakistan Rejects Afghan Claims, Confirms Ceasefire Violation from Across Border

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has confirmed that a violation of the ceasefire occurred along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. In an official statement issued from the federal capital, the ministry said that certain elements from across the border in Afghanistan opened unprovoked fire on Pakistani border posts in the Chaman sector. The security forces responded

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Taliban, Herat, Afghan Women, Burqa Mandatory for Afghan Women, Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar

Taliban in Herat Makes Burqa Mandatory for Women in Public and Official Places

The Taliban governor of Herat province has issued a new order making it compulsory for women to wear the burqa to receive public services or enter markets, hospitals, or government offices, according to local sources. The directive, issued by Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar, instructs all district and municipal administrations to prevent women without burqas from

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Four Terrorists Eliminated, Policeman Martyred, 13 Injured in Bannu Operation

Four terrorists were killed and several others injured in an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in the jurisdiction of Cantonment Police Station, Bannu, on Thursday. According to officials, the clash erupted when security forces launched an intelligence-based operation against suspected militants. During the crossfire, one police constable, Abid Khan, was

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Pakistan, Türkiye Agree to Form Joint Working Group to Boost Counter-Terror Cooperation

Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to establish a joint working group aimed at enhancing coordination across multiple security and administrative sectors, particularly in counter-terrorism. During a visit to Islamabad, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for one-on-one and delegation-level talks at the Interior Ministry. The two sides discussed ways

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