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Terrorism, Afghanistan and the Truth No One Can Ignore

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(Shamim Shahid) Terrorism has long been Pakistan’s most enduring and devastating challenge, one that has shaped its internal security policies, foreign relations and political discourse for more than two decades. While successive governments have tried different strategies military operations, negotiations, intelligence-led actions and regional diplomacy the problem has refused to disappear. Instead, it has evolved, […]

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Pakistan’s War on Terror Is Clear — Political Ambiguity Is the Real Threat

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Pakistan’s position on terrorism is clear and unambiguous. This was once again underlined in the recent press briefing by DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, whose core message was that there is no confusion in Pakistan’s war against terrorism. He emphasized that the political leadership, military leadership, and state institutions are on the same

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From Venezuela to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Power, Terrorism, and the Cost of Weak States

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The recent attack on Venezuela by the United States underscores a troubling pattern in global geopolitics. Donald Trump, once a self-styled torchbearer of peace and a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, now stands accused of targeting countries far from American borders. Venezuela’s plight is emblematic of how nations without strong defense mechanisms or stable

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Afghanistan’s Two-Decade War: A Trillion-Dollar Lesson in Failed Reconstruction and Enduring Militancy

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(Mushtaq Yusufzai) Afghanistan’s story over the past two decades is one of unparalleled investment, international involvement, and yet, devastating failure. The country, which became the focal point of a global war following the September 11 attacks, has seen trillions of dollars spent on military operations and reconstruction, but the outcomes reveal an extraordinary paradox: despite

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How American Decisions, Corruption and Poor Planning Destroyed the Afghan State

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(Shamim Shahid) The latest report of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) is not merely an audit of dollars spent or projects failed; it is a post-mortem of a state that collapsed under the weight of flawed policies, strategic arrogance, and institutionalized corruption. It exposes, with numbers and facts, how the United States

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Eyes on Terror, Hands on Victory: Pakistan 2025

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The year 2025 proved to be extremely difficult and decisive for Pakistan and the wider region. Pakistan faced sustained pressure on multiple fronts, from accusations following the Pahalgam incident to heightened tensions with Afghanistan and the increasingly close alignment between India and Kabul. These overlapping challenges created a persistent sense of strain. Yet, even within

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A Party in Power, a Movement Without Momentum

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Today, we are discussing the current political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, has announced a street movement scheduled for January 9 with a single stated objective: the release of the party’s jailed founder. Alongside this, we will also examine Pakistan–Afghanistan relations, particularly the evolving situation along the border.

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Border Closure, Terror Decline, and Afghanistan’s Self-Inflicted Crisis

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Everyone is aware of the tense situation currently prevailing between Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, since trade has been suspended and the border closed, there has been a noticeable 17 percent reduction in terrorist incidents. This is precisely what we will discuss today, along with the issue of Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan and whether they

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Enter a New Phase: Trade, Diplomacy, and Security Dynamics

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(Shamim Shahid)  Over the past three months, Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have witnessed a noticeable shift toward positivity, particularly in trade, diplomacy, and information exchange. After years of fluctuating relations marked by tensions, mistrust, and intermittent cross-border conflicts, there are emerging signs of collaboration and cautious optimism. This sudden change raises several questions about the underlying factors

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