The recently concluded “Eagles of Civilisation 2025” air force drills between China and Egypt mark a strategic turning point in Beijing’s bid to expand its counter terrorism and force projection capabilities deep into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). From April 19 to May 4, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed a […]
Ehsanullah Ehsan Have we ever witnessed a media campaign glorifying Mullah Muhammad Omar or Osama bin Laden during their lifetimes? The answer is no and therein lies a telling truth. In stark contrast to the genuine figures of the past, we are now seeing orchestrated efforts to create false legacies for certain individuals who
In close coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a precision airstrike on May 24, 2025, targeting the al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group al-Shabaab approximately 40 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia. The operation is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt and degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to plan and conduct attacks that threaten
Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov has issued a stark warning about escalating terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan, revealing that more than 20 radical groups comprising over 15,000 fighters are now active in the country. He made these remarks during a meeting of the Council of Defence Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) held
Khyber: Tensions escalated in the remote Tirah Valley of Khyber district after a violent altercation led to indiscriminate gunfire, leaving a woman seriously injured. According to local sources, the incident unfolded when a heated verbal dispute broke out between a local resident, Ghairat Khan, and Maqsood, the brother of a militant commander identified as Shaheen.
A khariji who had managed to escape during a security operation last week was finally eliminated today by the brave soldiers of Chitral Scouts in the Laspur region, bringing the operation to a successful and conclusive end. According to details, on May 20, residents of Bashqar Gol in Laspur reported the suspicious presence of two
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Hassam Enayat The forces conspiring against Pakistan have taken a new and alarming turn. The gravest concern today is the emerging alliance between the Khawarij a radical extremist faction and India. Recently, a video surfaced featuring the Khawarij leader, Noor Wali Mehsud, in which he openly appeals for Indian assistance and portrays his group’s accords
In a development raising grave regional security concerns, the Afghan Taliban have seized over 15,000 military vehicles, advanced weapons, and tactical equipment once belonging to the former Afghan government much of which has now found its way into the hands of militant groups including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). According to
In an unprecedented and decisive move, the Government of Pakistan has declared a permanent national policy to eliminate terrorism and extremism in all forms anchored in religious consensus, constitutional authority, and the collective will of the nation. The policy enshrines a unified national narrative, positioning peace, pluralism, and rule of law as the bedrock of
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), held a key meeting with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan, in Lachin on Wednesday, where both sides reaffirmed their shared resolve to deepen strategic and defence cooperation in view of evolving regional security dynamics. During the meeting,
