By Aqeel Yousafzai The arrest of a female suicide bomber in Balochistan by Pakistani security forces is not merely an operational success; it is a window into the evolving dynamics of militancy in the region. The incident underscores a critical transformation in militant strategies, particularly the increasing use of women in extremist operations, as well […]
The recent airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar have once again brought the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict into sharp focus, accompanied by a flood of competing narratives that continue to obscure clarity. Initial reports indicated that Taliban positions were among the targets, particularly locations allegedly linked to the planning and facilitation of cross-border attacks. Observers pointed to the
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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again on the rise, unfolding in a familiar pattern where military developments and information warfare move side by side. Claims of precision strikes are being countered with accusations of civilian targeting, while misinformation spreads rapidly across digital platforms, blurring the line between fact and narrative. The recent airstrike
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(Irfan Khan) In the fog of modern conflict, truth is often the first casualty. Competing narratives emerge not merely as interpretations of events, but as strategic tools crafted, amplified, and weaponized. The recent claims surrounding Pakistan’s alleged airstrikes in Kabul offer a textbook example of how information, misinformation, and propaganda collide in a volatile geopolitical
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(Mushtaq Yusufzai) Over the past two decades, Pakistan has endured an unrelenting campaign of militant violence. The country’s armed forces and security apparatus have borne the brunt of this conflict, sacrificing thousands of lives in the name of national security. But there is a disturbing trend that demands deeper analysis: the persistent targeting of the
Reports of alleged contacts between Israel’s intelligence agency and the Taliban have revived a familiar question in regional geopolitics, is Afghanistan once again becoming a center of covert competition and intelligence operations? In recent discussions and intelligence assessments circulating in the region, claims have surfaced suggesting that Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, may have established operational
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(Arif Yusufzai) The recent high-level meeting between China and Pakistan underscores the evolving security dynamics in South and Central Asia. The dialogue, convened explicitly on security coordination, reflects shared concerns over militancy, particularly the operations of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM). While these groups may seem like regional problems
(Arshad Aziz Malik) Pakistan is confronting a complex and evolving security environment in which emerging technologies, regional rivalries and internal governance challenges intersect. The recent targeting of drones by Pakistani security forces in the Kohat region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has once again raised fundamental questions about the sources of modern weaponry used by militant groups
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In recent days, the terror-stricken Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has once again faced grave challenges to security and public safety. Today, in Lakki Marwat, a deeply tragic incident occurred in Shahdi Khel Bettani, where a police van carrying officers was struck by explosives. This deliberate attack claimed the lives of six police personnel, including the Station House
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I think this has become a very alarming situation for the regime of the Afghan Taliban. On the one hand, there is growing tension on the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier, where Pakistan has made it clear that its Operation Ghazab Lil Haq will continue until the objectives of neutralizing militant threats are achieved. On the other hand,
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