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Brother Nations, Enduring Rivals: Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Unfinished Story

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Muhammad Haseenullah For a long stretch of history Pakistan and Afghanistan have been described as “neighbouring and brotherly Muslim countries.” Yet that brotherhood has rarely translated into a stable, trusting relationship. If anything, over the decades a pattern of mutual suspicion, interventions and blame has hardened into a political habit, one that has cost both […]

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Lakki Marwat, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Counter-Terrorism Operation, Khariji Commander, TTP Commander Hikmatullah Eliminated

Wanted Khariji Commander Hikmatullah Eliminated in Lakki Marwat Operation

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Pakistani police and local peace committee members carried out a successful counterterrorism operation in Wanda Amir, Lakki Marwat district, neutralising a key khariji commander (khariji is a terrorist affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the state has officially designated this terror outfit as Fitna al-Khawarij) wanted for multiple deadly attacks, officials confirmed Monday. The slain

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Three Americans Still in Taliban Custody Despite Amiri’s Release: CNN

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At least three US citizens remain in Taliban custody in Afghanistan despite the recent release of American national Amir Amiri, CNN reported, highlighting the continuing strain detainee cases place on Washington’s fragile engagement with Kabul. Among the unresolved cases is Paul Edwin Overby Jr., an American writer who vanished in May 2014 while traveling toward

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Afghan Political Groups to Hold Key Dialogue in Islamabad Amid Taliban Objections

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Afghan political leaders will gather in Islamabad on Monday for a two-day conference aimed at building trust, enhancing regional cooperation and highlighting the role of women in Afghanistan’s future, organisers confirmed, after the meeting faced multiple postponements due to Taliban opposition. The dialogue, scheduled for 29–30 September, is being organised under the “Women for Afghanistan”

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Pakistan Vows to Defeat Terrorism, Cites External Patronage and National Resolve

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Pakistan on Sunday reaffirmed its determination to eradicate terrorism, declaring that militant groups operating with external support will not be allowed to destabilise the country, while stressing that the fight against extremism is directly linked to the nation’s stability and future. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the professionalism of security forces in recent counterterrorism efforts,

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Afghanistan Releases American Citizen Following Kabul–Washington Talks

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The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday that American citizen Aamir Amiri has been released from prison, a development conveyed by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to a visiting United States delegation in Kabul. In a statement, the ministry said this marked the second visit of the U.S. team to Afghanistan, where matters

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Afghanistan at the Crossroads: Neighbours Seek Stability as Taliban Threaten It

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Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, arrived in Tehran on Sunday for high-level talks with Iranian officials, Iran’s state-run news agency reported. The visit comes at a time of heightened regional anxiety over Afghanistan’s security and political future. According to officials, discussions will focus on Afghanistan’s deteriorating situation and avenues to strengthen cooperation

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Fresh Evidence of Afghan Militants in Pakistan Despite Kabul’s Ongoing Rebuttals

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Intelligence officials say the militant killed in a recent counter-terrorism raid in Bajaur has been identified as Noor Rehman, alias “Sardari,” an Afghan national from Nerkh village in Wardak province. According to security sources, Rehman—armed with U.S.-made weapons—was an active member of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and died in a firefight with Pakistani forces.

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Bannu, Tribal Elder Abducted, Fitna al-Khawarij, the banned TTP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government

Khawarij Abduct Tribal Elder in Bannu, KP Govt Blamed for Security Failures

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In one of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s most sensitive southern districts, Bannu, terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan—referred to by the state as Fitna al-Khawarij—abducted a prominent tribal elder, sparking public outrage and protests against the provincial government’s failure to ensure security. Sources told reporters the abducted man is Shahabuddin, son of Gulab Khan, who was kidnapped

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