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Armed Groups Harness UAV Technology, Altering Security Landscape in Tribal Districts

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The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern warfare, once the exclusive domain of state militaries, has become an increasingly visible feature of militancy in Pakistan’s tribal belt, raising new security and psychological challenges for both the state and local communities. From the battlefields of Ukraine to Pakistan’s own short-lived skirmish with India in […]

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Pakistan’s Stance Endorsed Globally During Field Marshal US Visit; India’s Terror Role Exposed

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Pakistan’s position on regional security and counterterrorism received strong international endorsement during the visit of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to the United States, as India’s sponsorship of terrorism was once again laid bare on the global stage. Security sources said the successful military diplomacy led by Field Marshal Asim Munir played a key role

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Grand Jirga in Bajaur Vows No Shelter for Khawarij

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The Salarzai tribe’s Laramdak clan in Bajaur district has pledged not to provide shelter to the Khawarij, as security forces continue efforts to eliminate the group from the region, official sources said on Tuesday. According to officials, intelligence reports have confirmed the presence of Khawarij in Mamond and Loi Mamond tehsils. In response, intelligence-based actions

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Two Martyred, Several Injured in Khawarij Ambush on Security Convoy in Bajaur

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Two security personnel were martyred and 19 others injured when a military convoy was ambushed in the Inayat Qila Pathak area of Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Tuesday morning, official and local sources said. The attack came amid intensified targeted operations against the Khawarij in the volatile border region following confirmed intelligence reports of their

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Security Forces Press On With Drive to Eliminate Khawarij in Bajaur

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Security forces have intensified targeted operations against the Khawarij in Bajaur district, acting on confirmed intelligence regarding their presence in Mamond and Loi Mamond tehsils, official sources said on Tuesday. The operations, which are part of the ongoing nationwide counter-terrorism drive, are aimed at dismantling the remaining networks of the group described by authorities as

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Security Personnel Martyred and Injured In Basima; Over Ten Khawarij Killed In Retaliatory Fire

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Terrorists launched a deadly attack on security forces in Basima, Washuk district, Balochistan, martyring multiple personnel, including Captain Asif, and injuring others late Monday night. According to initial reports, the assailants targeted a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) element and an accompanying police vehicle in the remote area. The attack, carried out with heavy gunfire, resulted

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Operation Sarbakaf Resumes In Bajaur’s Loi Mamond As Curfew Enforced In Multiple Areas

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Security forces on Monday resumed Operation Sarbakaf in the Loi Mamond subdivision of Bajaur to eliminate Khawarij, as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government imposed a three-month curfew across several parts of the conflict-hit region a move that has drawn criticism from residents. The operation was first launched on July 29 but was suspended the following day

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50 Khawarij killed in four days in Zhob’s Sambaza operations

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Security forces have eliminated three more Khawarij belonging to the group Fitna-tul-Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, Balochistan, raising the total killed in the past four days to 50. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the latest operation was conducted during the night between August 10 and 11

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US Declares BLA and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations in Major Diplomatic Win for Pakistan

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The United States has officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide unit, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs) — a move hailed by Pakistan as a major diplomatic success. The US State Department announced on Monday that both outfits have been added to its FTO list under Section 219 of

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U.S. Designates Balochistan Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations

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Washington, D.C., August 11 — In a major counter-terrorism move, the U.S. Department of State has formally designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The decision reinforces the BLA’s 2019 designation as a Specially Designated

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