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What Really Happened Between Al-Qaeda and ISIS? The Hidden Deal That Changed the Jihadist Landscape

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Former CIA alum Sara Adams has provided a detailed account of a four-year understanding between Al-Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (ISIS), describing a relationship that extends well beyond the conventional narrative of rivalry between the two organizations. According to Adams, the arrangement was initiated approximately four years ago through members of the historic al-Qaeda network, including the

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Four Terrorists Eliminated as Security Forces Strike Fitna al-Hindustan in Qalat

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 Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Qalat, Balochistan, targeting elements associated with Fitna al-Hindustan, as part of continuing efforts to counter terrorist threats and protect peace and security in the region. According to the information available, four terrorists were reportedly killed during the operation. The intelligence-driven action reflects the continued efforts of security forces to identify, track

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NRF Claims Attack Targeting Taliban Governor in Baghlan, Reports Taliban Casualties

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The National Resistance Front (NRF) has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting the Taliban governor in Firing district of Baghlan province, alleging that the incident resulted in casualties among Taliban personnel. According to a statement issued by the NRF, the attack took place at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. The group claimed that three Taliban members were killed and

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North Waziristan Operation: 7 Khawarij Eliminated as Security Forces Strike Terrorist Hideouts in Eidak

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 Security forces continue to conduct robust counter-terrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, targeting elements of Fitna al-Khawarij and working to eliminate terrorist threats and strengthen lasting peace and stability in the region. According to security sources, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Eidak area of North Waziristan, acting against the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij elements

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Women in ISIS Under the Spotlight: From Recruiters to Attackers as U.S. Renews $5 Million Reward for Wanted Operative

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The United States has renewed its public offer of up to US$5 million for information leading to the whereabouts of Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen accused of holding a senior role within the Islamic State’s female military structures in Syria. Essa, who allegedly operated under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, was again the subject of

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225 Terrorist Attacks, 545 Lives Lost: Terrorist Violence Surges to 12-Year High in September: PICSS

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Pakistan witnessed a sharp escalation in terrorist violence during September 2026, with the country recording its highest monthly number of terrorist attacks in 12 years, while kidnappings linked to terrorist incidents reached their highest monthly level in a decade, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The latest figures present a

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Four Khawarij Eliminated as Security Forces Unleash Coordinated Clearance Operation in North Waziristan

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Pakistan’s security forces conducted coordinated clearance operations across various areas of North Waziristan as part of ongoing efforts to counter the threat posed by Khawarij and maintain peace and security in the region. The operations were undertaken through an integrated operational approach, combining ground forces with armed Quick Reaction/Combat teams (QCs). The coordinated employment of these

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PTI, PTI-Era Haqqania Funding Decisions, PTI-TTP Nexus,

Report Details Rs655m in PTI-Era Haqqania Funding Decisions

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A new review examining Pakistan’s counterterrorism policy has documented multiple financial and policy decisions associated with the PTI governments, including public funding for Darul Uloom Haqqania and the reported release of up to 100 TTP prisoners during the 2021 peace process. The report identifies Rs300 million allocated to Darul Uloom Haqqania in June 2016, with

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Rehabilitation, From Talks to Rehabilitation, PTI’s TTP Policy

From Talks to Rehabilitation: Report Maps PTI’s TTP Policy

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A new policy review has documented 16 instances between 2009 and 2023 in which former prime minister Imran Khan advocated, facilitated or defended negotiations, reconciliation or rehabilitation involving the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), placing the recent security crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against a much longer record of engagement with the group. Titled The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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