(Mahnoor Rahat) The simmering tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again reaching a critical point, threatening to destabilize not only their own borders but the broader South and Central Asian region. What appears on the surface as a bilateral dispute is, in reality, a complex interplay of security dilemmas, economic stakes, and geopolitical ambitions. […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is witnessing a quiet revolution in the fight against militancy. Across districts like Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), and Tank, and many others across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ordinary citizens are no longer mere bystanders. They are joining hands with law enforcement, forming local peace committees, providing actionable intelligence, and in
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed a sharp increase in violent crimes, including homicides, attempted murders, and kidnappings, raising serious concerns over law and order in the province. Data released by Peshawar Police for the periods of 2024 and 2025 reveal a disturbing surge in serious criminal activity, reflecting the consequences of persistent governance gaps in the
Pakistan has decided to keep its borders with Afghanistan closed for an indefinite period as bilateral tensions deepen following warnings by Taliban authorities to Afghan traders to reduce dependence on Pakistan and shift their commercial activities to other countries. Officials said the decision conveys a clear and firm message to Kabul that border reopening for
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An intelligence-based operation late last night neutralised eight militants of the Gandapur faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) after guided munitions were employed against a militant compound known as Khalifa Baithak in Kot Kandao, Kolachi, Dera Ismail Khan. The IBO was initiated on credible intelligence indicating the presence of TTP regional head Commander Alam Mehsud
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Pakistan welcomed Iran’s offer to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul amid prolonged border tensions, with Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi saying the country will not hesitate to engage in any constructive diplomatic effort proposed by Tehran, a brotherly neighbour with the capacity to play a meaningful role. Andrabi, responding to a query regarding whether
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The District Police Officer Okara categorically rejected former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad’s claim that an ISIS-Khorasan commander had been targeted in Akhtarabad, asserting that no such incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Akhtarabad Police Station and that the circulating reports are rooted in Indian propaganda. The DPO said police investigations found no evidence of any
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His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, visited Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) in Pakistan, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II and a delegation of Jordanian civil and military officials. Field Marshal Syed Asim
A senior member of the outlawed TTP’s central shura, Mufti Sheikh Khalid Qureshi, has once again threatened the brave people of Lakki Marwat, warning that they will be targeted anew. Qureshi issued threats specifically against Marwat tribes, saying they could again be struck in playgrounds. He wrote, “Do not force the TTP to once again
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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Pakistan has announced a halt to cash assistance for most Afghans returning from Pakistan due to global funding constraints. Under the new measures, support will be restricted to vulnerable returnees and holders of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. The UNHCR confirmed that the reduced assistance came
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