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Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Gains Reflect Strategic Shift Across Western Front

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Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign is beginning to yield measurable results, with recent data indicating a significant decline in terrorist incidents, particularly across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. This shift reflects not only operational success but a broader transformation in the country’s security strategy, where precision, intelligence, and cross-border deterrence are working in tandem. Official figures suggest […]

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The Hidden Armies of Afghanistan: A Looming Crisis for Pakistan, China, and Beyond

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(Aqeel Yousafzai) Afghanistan once again stands at the center of a rapidly evolving and deeply troubling security environment. Years after the withdrawal of international forces and the return of the Taliban to power, the country is facing a reality that extends far beyond its borders. What is emerging is not simply an internal security challenge,

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Between Perception and Reality: A Ground-Level View of the Taliban, TTP, and Regional Security

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(Arif Yousafzai) For the past two decades, I have reported on militancy, counter-militancy, and armed movements across the region. I have interacted with fighters, commanders, intelligence officials, and civilians caught in the crossfire. One thing I have learned over the years is that the reality of militancy is often very different from the narratives constructed

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Kabul Shelter or Terror Hub? Questions Pakistan Wants Answered

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Afghanistan’s trajectory is increasingly raising serious concerns for regional security and global peace. When the Afghan Taliban assumed control of Kabul, there was cautious optimism that Afghan soil would no longer be used against neighboring states. That expectation, however, is steadily eroding. Emerging evidence suggests that Afghanistan is once again becoming a permissive environment for

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The Hidden Forces Shaping Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Right Now

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(Arshad Aziz Malik) For decades, the relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been marked by tension, mistrust, and violence. The news of a temporary ceasefire during Eid‑ul‑Fitar, supported by religious scholars from both countries, might seem like a small gesture, but it is an important development that deserves careful attention. On the surface, it represents

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From Iran to Afghanistan: Pakistan’s Balancing Act in Complex Geopolitics

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Pakistan’s strategic significance has increasingly drawn global attention, especially in the context of possible Iran-US negotiations. Islamabad’s role is pivotal, not only as a host for diplomatic dialogue but also as a balancing actor among multiple powers with competing interests. The discussions between Iran and the United States, reportedly taking place in Pakistan’s capital, highlight

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Inside the Dark Network Fueling Terror in Pakistan: What the World Isn’t Seeing

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(Zahir Shah Shirazi) The latest Global Terrorism Index has sent a stark warning to the world and Pakistan in particular. According to the report, Pakistan witnessed a significant increase in terrorist incidents in 2025, with around 1,045 attacks carried out across the country. The provinces most affected are Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, areas historically vulnerable

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Cross-Border Militancy: Afghan Taliban’s Role in Pakistan’s Security Crisis

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A report by the Global Terrorism Index of the Institute for Economics and Peace has ranked Pakistan as the most affected country by terrorism. The report also identifies the underlying causes of terrorism and details the actors involved in these attacks. According to the 2026 report, the number of martyrs in Pakistan due to terrorism

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A Deadlier Year for Pakistan, But Is the Full Truth Being Told?

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  Pakistan has been ranked among the most terror-affected countries in the world, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace in its Global Terrorism Index 2026. The report identifies 2025 as one of the deadliest years for the country, with 1,149 people martyred in terrorist incidents. It raises fundamental questions about the roots of

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The Taliban’s Double Game: Governance in Public, Terror in the Shadows

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(Irfan Khan)   The recent statements by the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) have once again brought to the forefront the complex and precarious security situation in Afghanistan. In an interview with a private television channel, the DG ISPR emphasized a stark reality: as long as elements within Afghanistan engage in terrorism on

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