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Kabul and Kandahar Split: Who Holds the Key to the TTP Threat?

 Pakistan–Afghanistan relations are facing a critical juncture as differences over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continue to dominate bilateral interactions, exposing internal divisions within the Afghan leadership and raising concerns over regional stability. Recent developments indicate that Kabul and Kandahar are not fully aligned on the TTP issue. While Kandahar initially appeared to maintain that the […]

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As Taliban Fail to Protect Them, Nuristan Residents Seek Lifeline from Pakistan

Residents of Afghanistan’s remote Nuristan province have made an urgent appeal to Pakistan for humanitarian assistance as escalating food shortages and economic hardship leave the local population struggling to survive, according to local community leaders. Azam Nuristani, head of the Nuristan Elite Organization, told Afghanistan International in an interview that the province’s elders have increasingly

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Bomb Attack on Police Mobile in Lakki Marwat Leaves Several Personnel Injured

 A police mobile vehicle of Shabazkhel Police Station was targeted in a deliberate bomb attack, according to official police sources. The explosive device detonated near the vehicle, causing injuries to several police personnel who were on duty at the time. Police authorities confirmed that the injured personnel have been promptly provided medical attention. Rescue 1122

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From Crisis to Crossroads: Why Pakistan Has Become the Quiet Power Holding US-Iran Talks Together

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has emerged as a critical diplomatic interlocutor, positioning itself as a rare channel of communication between Washington and Tehran in a conflict that has increasingly drawn in key Gulf states and raised concerns over wider regional instability. The evolving crisis, which has extended to countries

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With War Clouds Gathering, Can China Pull Pakistan and Afghanistan Back from the Edge?

The evolving tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a critical juncture, with diplomatic engagement narrowing and the risk of prolonged instability casting a shadow over regional security; however, China’s active mediation has emerged as a pivotal development, offering a potential pathway toward de-escalation and structured dialogue between the two neighboring states. The deterioration in

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Pakistan, Egypt Unleash Elite Forces in High-Stakes ‘Thunder-II’ Counter-Terror Drill

A two-week Pakistan-Egypt joint counter-terrorism exercise, “Thunder-II,” commenced on Monday at the Special Operations School in Cherat, bringing together elite troops from both countries to enhance operational readiness, strengthen professional capabilities, and deepen longstanding military cooperation. According to a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), personnel from the Special Services Group (SSG)

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Terrorist Attack, North Waziristan, Bannu, Civilians Targeted, Security Forces of Pakistan

Terrorist Attacks Spike in North Waziristan and Bannu, Civilians Suffer

Terrorist attacks in North Waziristan and Bannu have intensified in recent days, with civilians increasingly coming under direct fire, underscoring a sharp rise in violence across the region. In Mir Ali tehsil, militants have repeatedly targeted unarmed populations, reflecting a sustained and deliberate campaign to spread fear. In Hasu Khel, mortar shells fired during clashes

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Terrorists, North Waziristan, Collateral Damage, Mir Ali Operation, Terrorists Target Civilians

Terrorists Strike in North Waziristan, Homes and Livestock Damaged

In a reprehensible attack on innocent civilians, terrorists in Mir Ali tehsil of North Waziristan once again targeted local populations, attempting to inflict harm on unarmed residents. Sources report that during heavy clashes between security forces and terrorists in the village of Hasu Khel, militants fired mortar shells at Khushhaliy and Hasu Khel, causing partial

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Security Forces, Taliban Quadcopter, Pakistan-Afghanistan Border, Cross-Border Threat Thwarted, Pakistan's War on Terror and India-Backed Afghan Taliban's Double Game

Cross-Border Threat Thwarted as Security Forces Down Taliban Quadcopter

In a decisive operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Pakistani security forces successfully shot down an Afghan Taliban-operated quadcopter attempting to enter Pakistani territory. According to security sources, the drone was identified approaching the border and immediately tracked. It was intercepted and destroyed before it could cross into Pakistani airspace, preventing any potential threat to personnel

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Taliban, Afghan Taliban, Public Floggings, Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan, Zabul

Taliban Show No Mercy: Public Floggings and Prison for Civilians

The Afghan Taliban continue their relentless crackdown on civilians, carrying out public floggings and prison sentences with little regard for international condemnation. The Taliban’s Supreme Court announced that eight people, including one woman, were publicly whipped in Sar-e Pol and Zabul provinces for charges ranging from extramarital relations to theft. In Zabul province’s Shahjoy district,

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