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Research Maps Over 1,200 Taliban Figures, Highlights Extensive International Sanctions and Global Isolation

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A comprehensive new dataset compiled by an Australia-based research institution has mapped more than 1,200 Taliban leaders and officials, revealing a concentrated pattern of international sanctions targeting the group’s senior leadership and underscoring its continued isolation within the global system. The Middle East Institute reports that it has collected, verified, and analyzed detailed profiles of […]

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Inside the Afghan Border Threat: Terror-Tied Smuggling Network Triggered Deadly Clash in Tajikistan

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The persistent threat of terrorism and narcotics trafficking originating from Afghanistan continues to pose a serious challenge to regional peace, security, and socio-economic stability, according to recent reports and security assessments from Central Asian authorities and international media. Citing coverage by The Times of Central Asia, security officials in Tajikistan confirmed that two Afghan drug

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How Did a Seemingly Ordinary Home Become a Silent Link in a Female Suicide Bomber Case Tied to Fitna-e-Hindustan?

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Authorities have received a detailed statement from Rahima Bibi, a resident of Faisal Colony, Dalbandin, in connection with an ongoing investigation into individuals allegedly linked to extremist network activities associated with “Fitna-e-Hindustan.” In her recorded account, Rahima Bibi, wife of Manzor Ahmed, described a series of events spanning from April to December 2025, which she

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Quiet Moves, Global Ripples: Pakistan’s Hidden Hand in Cooling Multiple International Flashpoints

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In a series of fast-moving diplomatic developments, Pakistan has positioned itself at the center of multiple high-stakes international engagements, contributing to de-escalation efforts across several regions marked by rising tensions and uncertainty. Senior officials highlight that recent diplomatic outreach led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy

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Back from the Brink? Inside the Fragile, High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Quietly Unfolding in Islamabad

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Ongoing diplomatic engagements in Islamabad involving the United States and Iran represent a significant step forward in international diplomacy, yet officials and analysts caution that the process remains far from a final settlement, with key issues still unresolved after decades of strained relations. Describing the development as an “important diplomatic opening,” sources familiar with the

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From Across the Border: Officials Uncover Hidden Hand Behind Balochistan’s Rising Wave of Attacks

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Senior government and law enforcement officials on Saturday underscored growing concerns over cross-border terrorism affecting Balochistan, stating that recent militant activities and infiltration attempts are directly linked to elements operating from across the Afghan border. Addressing a joint press conference in Quetta, the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Balochistan, Hamza Shafqat, along with Deputy Inspector General

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Security Forces Neutralize Terrorists in Swift Operation Along Dashtuk–Turbat Highway

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Security forces responded swiftly and decisively to a terrorist presence reported along the Dashtuk–Turbat Highway near Gishardan on 19 April 2026, successfully thwarting a potential threat to civilian life and restoring safety to the area. According to official sources, intelligence reports indicated the movement of militants affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan (FAH) in the vicinity.

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CSTO–UN Meeting Flags Afghanistan as Persistent Source of Regional Security Threats

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Senior officials from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the United Nations held high-level consultations to review the evolving security situation in Central Asia, with particular focus on the implications of developments in Afghanistan. CSTO Under-Secretary-General Samat Ordabayev and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Asia Kaha Imanadze discussed the need for sustained

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Over 5,400 Afghan Migrants Returned from Pakistan and Iran in 24 Hours as Deportations Rise

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The Taliban’s High Commission for Refugees said on Saturday that 5,450 Afghan nationals were deported from Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan within the past 24 hours, alongside 352 individuals deported from Iran. According to the commission’s statement, the returnees entered Afghanistan through key border crossings including Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala, and the Silk Bridge.

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Suicide Attack Targets Security Forces Vehicle in Bannu, 3 Soldiers Including Captain Martyred

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A suicide attack targeted a security forces vehicle in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, resulting in the martyrdom of three personnel, including a captain, while three civilians were also injured, according to initial reports from security and local sources. Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle was struck during movement in the area when

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