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How Dangerous Are the Afghan Taliban? US Think Tank Raises Global Security Alarm

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A recent report by a leading United States think tank has identified the Afghan Taliban as a serious threat to global peace and security, corroborating Pakistan’s longstanding concerns regarding the destabilizing role of the Taliban in the region. According to the report, the Taliban continue to provide safe haven and support to terrorist groups, including […]

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Taliban’s Authoritarian Grip Sees 611 Victims and 40% Increase in Killings in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan is facing an escalating humanitarian, social, and human rights crisis due to the authoritarian policies of the Taliban, according to a recent report by the Afghan human rights organization Rawadari. The report reveals a sharp rise in human rights violations over the past year, highlighting a deteriorating environment for civilians, women, and minority groups.

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TTP Chief Allegedly Hiding Inside Kabul’s Diplomatic Enclave

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According to a story published in The News International today that some credible security sources have indicated that Noor Wali Mehsud, the head of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), is currently being harbored within a highly secured area of Kabul under the protection of Afghan Taliban authorities. According to the sources, Mehsud is allegedly residing

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Pakistan Presses On With Cross-Border Operations Targeting Terrorist Sanctuaries in Afghanistan: Foreign Office

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Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that counterterrorism operations targeting militant sanctuaries in Afghanistan are ongoing, following the conclusion of a temporary pause observed during the recent Eid al-Fitr. In a formal media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi stated that the operational pause granted during Eid has now ended, and security actions will continue

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Pakistan Emerges as Quiet Backchannel in High-Stakes United States–Iran Diplomacy, Says Envoy

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Pakistan has assumed a significant diplomatic role as a backchannel intermediary in ongoing indirect communications between the United States and Iran, according to remarks by Steve Witkoff, the United States Special Envoy. Speaking during a cabinet-level meeting, Witkoff confirmed that a structured 15-point action framework aimed at de-escalation and a potential peace agreement has been

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Rigid Governance Structures Enable Terrorist Narratives to Expand

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Hassam Uddin  The growing ideological rigidity within Afghanistan’s governance framework is emerging as a critical driver of extremism, with direct consequences for Pakistan’s internal security environment. Experts argue that exclusionary policies and resistance to political inclusivity have reinforced hardline narratives, limiting the scope for moderation and reform. This ideological consolidation has created fertile ground for

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Afghanistan’s Instability Draws Competing Powers Into New Great Game

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Afghanistan’s prolonged instability has created a strategic vacuum that is rapidly becoming a focal point for regional and global power competition, with direct implications for Pakistan’s geopolitical positioning. In the absence of cohesive international engagement, multiple actors are seeking to expand their influence across Afghanistan’s economic, political, and security landscape. Analysts note that this emerging

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Cross-Border Terror Networks Expand Amid Afghan Governance Vacuum

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The persistence of terrorist safe havens inside Afghanistan has emerged as one of the most pressing security challenges facing Pakistan, with intelligence assessments indicating a steady expansion of cross-border terror networks operating with increased operational freedom. Security officials point to the continued presence of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)

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Delay Today, Crisis Tomorrow: Afghanistan’s Growing Threat

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Afghanistan has transitioned from a localized political crisis into a multidimensional strategic challenge, with implications that extend across regional and global security frameworks. At the heart of this transformation lies a convergence of structural vulnerabilities. Economic collapse, institutional fragility, and exclusionary governance have combined to produce a state environment where instability is not episodic but

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What Does Chinese Research Expose About the Taliban as Protectors of ETIM, TTP, and BLA?

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Hassam Uddin  A recent study conducted by a prominent Chinese researcher visiting Afghanistan reveals that the Taliban remain unwilling to comply with China’s demands for the extradition of leaders and members of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), raising concerns about the Taliban’s protection of transnational extremist groups. Liu Zongyi, Director of the Center for

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