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ICC Judges Move to Open Separate Case Against Taliban

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have asked the Court’s prosecutors to consider, subject to the applicable legal requirements, whether allegations of gender-based persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule should be examined through a separate investigation. The development follows a decision issued in mid-July 2026 by a three-judge panel of […]

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Five Fitna al-Hindustan Operatives, Including Key Commander, Eliminated in Successful Intelligence-Based Operation in Panjgur

Security Forces continue to conduct effective and successful operations against Fitna al-Hindustan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna III, with the latest intelligence-based action resulting in a major setback to the group’s activities in Balochistan. Acting on credible intelligence, Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkaini–Chedgi area of Panjgur, targeting the presence of Fitna al-Hindustan

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Two Fitna al-Hindustan Operatives Killed as Security Forces Uncover Attack Preparations in Buleda

Security Forces successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Jhangiyan Bazaar area of the Newano Sector, Buleda, Balochistan, targeting elements affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan. The operation was launched on the basis of actionable intelligence regarding the presence and activities of Fitna al-Hindustan elements in the area. During the operation, Security Forces effectively engaged the Fitna

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Pakistan Rejects Taliban Claims of Arms Smuggling from Pakistan, Calls Allegations Baseless and Misleading

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has categorically rejected allegations by the Afghan Taliban regarding the alleged smuggling of weapons from Pakistan into Afghanistan, describing the claims as baseless, contrary to established facts, and an apparent attempt to divert international attention from the actual security challenges originating from Afghan territory. In a statement, the Ministry said

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Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion Mineral Wealth: Who Really Controls the Treasure Beneath the Taliban?

The Taliban leadership is reportedly tightening its control over Afghanistan’s vast mineral resources, using the mining sector not only as an important source of revenue but also as a mechanism for consolidating political authority, rewarding loyal networks, and strengthening control over strategically important provinces. According to an assessment by the U.S. think tank Jamestown Foundation, the

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How Is the Taliban’s Drone Programme Expanding with Indian and Al-Qaeda Assistance?

The Taliban authorities in Kabul are reportedly expanding their emerging drone capabilities, marking a potentially significant evolution in the group’s military posture and raising fresh security concerns for Pakistan. According to Pakistani security assessments and media reports, the Taliban have been acquiring commercially manufactured drones from China and modifying them for military applications, potentially transforming relatively

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Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3: 15 Khawarij Neutralized in IBOs Across Balochistan

Security forces have intensified intelligence-based operations against Khawarij elements across Balochistan, neutralizing 15 Khawarij and recovering a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition during a series of coordinated actions conducted under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3. According to security sources, the operations were carried out across several strategically important districts, including Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai, and Nushki, as security forces

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Khawarij Ambush Police Riders in Lakki Marwat, Constable Martyred, Another Injured

In a targeted attack on law-enforcement personnel, Khawarij opened fire on a police patrol near the Old Police Lines in Lakki Marwat, resulting in the martyrdom of Constable Sajid Ullah and injuries to Constable Muhammad Waqas. According to police, the Khawarij targeted the police riders while they were carrying out their duties in the vicinity of the Old Police

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BLA Key Commander Killed in Sorab Operation, Major Blow to Group’s Command Structure

A significant development has emerged from Balochistan following a successful security operation in the Sorab area on 15 July, during which Shakir Rehman, described as a key commander of the proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), was killed. The development has gained particular significance following confirmation of Rehman’s death by the BLA itself, providing an important indication that the

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Anti-Taliban Fronts Claim 15 Attacks on Taliban Positions Across 9 Afghan Provinces in One Week

Anti-Taliban opposition fronts have reported a significant escalation in armed operations across Afghanistan, claiming responsibility for at least 15 attacks on Taliban positions across nine provinces during the past week and asserting that approximately 30 Taliban members were killed in the reported operations. The attacks, according to claims issued separately by opposition groups, were reported across Badakhshan, Kunduz, Baghlan, Kabul,

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