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Afghan Taliban Face Global Isolation as Hidden Ties to Terror Networks Emerge

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The Afghan Taliban regime continues to face unprecedented international isolation due to its alleged backing of terrorist networks, involvement in narcotics trafficking, and other criminal activities, according to a new report by the U.S.-based Middle East Institute. The report, which draws on extensive research into the Taliban’s leadership and governance structure, reveals that at least […]

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Islamabad at the Center of High-Stakes U.S.–Iran Talks as a Major Deal Looms Amid Rising Tensions

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Pakistan has once again come into the global diplomatic spotlight as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran will be held in Islamabad, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to address escalating regional tensions. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth

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Pakistan Quietly Redraws Regional Connectivity as New Routes Open Beyond Afghanistan

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Pakistan is accelerating a strategic shift in its regional connectivity framework by operationalizing alternative transit corridors to Central Asia through China and Iran, reducing reliance on traditional routes via Afghanistan and positioning itself as a key regional trade hub. According to recent assessments, evolving geopolitical and infrastructural developments have enabled Pakistan to leverage two viable

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Top Terror Commander Falls in Lakki Marwat–Bannu Border Operation

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In a major counter-terrorism success, security forces have neutralized a highly wanted terrorist commander along with his associate during a targeted intelligence-based operation in the forested border region of Akhundan between Lakki Marwat and Bannu, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to police sources, the operation was launched on credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists

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Balochistan Tragedy Unfolds: Three Police Personnel, Including First Female Constable, Martyred in Deadly Clashes

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Several police personnel, including a female constable, were martyred and others sustained injuries in separate incidents involving armed terrorists during operations in Khuzdar and Dasht. According to police sources, the first incident occurred in the Bajoi area of Khuzdar, where law enforcement personnel conducted a raid linked to the theft of solar panels. During the

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Taliban Spokesman’s Remarks Ignite Alarm: Do They Signal a Deeper Rift with Pakistan?

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Recent remarks attributed to a spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban (TTA) have sparked renewed debate among analysts and officials regarding cross-border tensions and the broader security environment between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a widely circulated video statement, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid highlighted the role of media during recent periods of heightened border tensions. In his

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Trump Says U.S. Envoys Headed to Islamabad for High-Stakes Talks as Iran Tensions Surge Over Hormuz Crisis

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American representatives are en route to Islamabad for high-level negotiations, as regional tensions escalate over developments involving Iran and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, President Trump confirmed that “my representatives are going to Islamabad” and will be

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Two FC Personnel Martyred in Terrorist Attack in Bannu; Search Operation Underway

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Two personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) were martyred on Saturday after unidentified motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire in the jurisdiction of Cantt Police Station, near Kurram Garhi area of Bannu, official sources confirmed. According to initial reports, the incident occurred when armed assailants targeted security forces personnel in a sudden and coordinated attack. The firing

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TTP’s New “Iqaaz” Video Raises Questions Over Source of Advanced Military-Style Gear Seen in Propaganda Footage

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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released a new propaganda video series titled “Iqaaz”, in which militants are shown undergoing training exercises and simulating operational scenarios aimed at planning and executing attacks, according to security sources and monitoring assessments. The video reportedly depicts armed individuals engaged in coordinated drills, with visual elements intended to project an

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What Groups Are the Afghan Taliban Linked to and How Deep Do Those Ties Go?

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A newly updated report by the Middle East Institute has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding the Taliban’s internal structure and its connections to transnational militant networks, including Al Qaeda, underscoring challenges facing international engagement with the group. Drawing on its “Taliban Leadership Tracker,” the institute analyzed a database of 1,213 Taliban members and officials. The report

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