Arif Yousafzai The political and security landscape of Afghanistan and Pakistan is once again entering a critical phase. Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul, a new challenge appears to be emerging from within Afghanistan itself. The rise of resistance groups, growing unrest in several provinces, and increasing militant activity across
Pakistan’s fight against terrorism has entered a stage where military success alone can no longer guarantee lasting peace. The latest media briefing by the DG ISPR presented an extensive picture of the security landscape, highlighting thousands of intelligence-based operations, hundreds of foiled terrorist plots and the sacrifices made by our security forces. These achievements deserve
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Arshad Aziz Malik Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is once again facing a serious test in its long and painful struggle against terrorism. The province, which has remained at the forefront of Pakistan’s fight against militancy for decades, is witnessing a dangerous transformation in the nature and intensity of terrorist attacks. The most worrying aspect of this evolving
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Brig (R) Mehmood Shah Afghanistan has once again emerged as a major focus of global security concerns following claims about the expansion of militant networks and the presence of alleged terrorist training facilities inside the country. According to a report attributed to former CIA officer Sarah Adams, Afghanistan may now have around 30 terrorist training
Terrorist organizations often appear united when carrying out attacks against the state, but behind the scenes, competition for influence, funding, territory and control frequently creates divisions among them. Recent developments in Orakzai, where clashes between banned terrorist groups including Fitna al-Khwarij and Daesh Khurasan have been reported, once again highlight the internal conflicts that exist
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Pakistan’s fight against terrorism is not limited to security operations alone. It is a complex challenge involving hostile networks, external support, propaganda campaigns, governance weaknesses and the critical role of local communities. The security situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects these interconnected challenges, where terrorist organizations continue attempts to create instability and weaken public
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The developments unfolding in Afghanistan indicate that the challenges facing the Afghan Taliban are no longer limited to political disagreements or opposition from organized armed groups. A wider crisis of governance, representation and public confidence appears to be emerging, with resistance voices increasingly coming from different regions and segments of Afghan society. The recent developments
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For the past several years, the security situation in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has remained one of the most serious challenges for Pakistan. The recent attack on the Manjhi Khel checkpoint in Tank once again reminded us that terrorist networks still possess the capability, planning and resources to target sensitive locations. This was not an ordinary
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(Shamim Shahid) The latest decision by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police to release a list of the province’s 83 most wanted terrorists, accompanied by financial rewards for information leading to their capture, is far more than a routine law enforcement exercise. It serves as a powerful reminder that Pakistan’s battle against militancy remains far from over. At the same time, reports of renewed clashes between Taliban forces and armed resistance groups in Afghanistan’s northern provinces, particularly Badakhshan and Baghlan, indicate that Afghanistan may
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(Irfran Khan) For years, the fight against terrorism in Pakistan has largely been viewed through the lens of military operations, security actions, and the number of militants eliminated. Every successful operation brings relief, but it also raises a deeper and more important question: Can terrorism truly be defeated by targeting terrorists alone, or does victory
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