(Irfan Khan) Pakistan is once again at a defining moment in its fight against terrorism. The security challenges emerging simultaneously in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are not isolated incidents, nor are they simply a continuation of the militancy we have witnessed over the past two decades. They represent a new phase of warfare one in
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Pakistan’s fight against terrorism has entered a stage where success depends less on reacting after an attack and more on preventing attacks before they materialize. The recent intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the ongoing security operations in Balochistan illustrate an important shift in approach. Instead of waiting for terrorists to strike, law enforcement agencies
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The events of the past few days in Balochistan should not be viewed as isolated terrorist attacks. They should be seen as part of a broader campaign designed to stretch Pakistan’s security apparatus, undermine public confidence and create the impression that terrorism is once again capable of dictating the national agenda. In my assessment, however,
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(Shamim Shahid) Pakistan once again finds itself confronting a complex and evolving security landscape. Recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan have highlighted the multifaceted nature of terrorism, militancy, border insecurity, and political unrest. While both provinces continue to experience violence, the underlying causes, actors, and required policy responses differ significantly. Treating these distinct
The debate around the activities of the banned TTP and BLA often begins with a question: how can two organizations with different backgrounds, different narratives and different operating areas appear to be moving in the same direction? The answer lies in understanding their actions rather than their slogans. Their methods may vary, their propaganda may
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There comes a point in every nation’s security journey when incremental adjustments are no longer enough. Pakistan is approaching, if it has not already reached, that moment. The threats confronting the country today are no longer confined to a single border, a single terrorist organization or even a single domain of warfare. They are interconnected,
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For nearly two decades, Pakistan’s security discourse has revolved around one uncomfortable reality: terrorist organizations rarely remain static. They fragment, reunite, rebrand, compete, reconcile and, whenever circumstances permit, reinvent themselves. Anyone who assumes that internal disagreements within these organizations automatically translate into reduced threats misunderstands how insurgent movements evolve. History shows that divisions within terrorist
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(Shamim Shahid) The recent reports of intensifying differences between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) have once again shifted public attention toward Pakistan’s evolving security landscape. News of clashes between militant factions naturally creates an impression that these organizations are weakening from within and that internal divisions may ultimately reduce the terrorist threat facing the
(Qadir Bakhsh Baloch) The nature of warfare is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation across the globe. The traditional understanding of war once dominated by large armies, prolonged ground battles, territorial occupation, and physical control of land is rapidly fading. In its place, a new form of conflict is emerging, driven by technology, precision, speed,
(Aqeel Yousafzai) In the unfolding landscape of South Asian geopolitics, a new and deeply consequential narrative is taking shape one that revolves around an alleged and increasingly discussed security nexus between India and Afghanistan, viewed in certain strategic circles as being directed against Pakistan. Whether interpreted as emerging reality, intelligence assessment, or media amplification, this
