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Pakistan, War on Terror, Criminal Justice System, National Action Plan (NAP), Judicial Reforms

Without Swift Punishment, Pakistan’s War on Terror Will Remain Half-Fought

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The debate on Pakistan’s security crisis inevitably circles back to a single question: why, after decades of bloodshed and sacrifice, does terrorism continue to haunt our society? The answer, in my view, lies in the weakness of our criminal justice system and the failure to implement the very reforms we promised ourselves after the Army […]

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Dir, People's Revolt against Terror, Afghanistan, Terrorist Safe Havens, Taliban

Dir to Kabul: People’s Revolt Against Terror Must Spark Regional Action

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The recent attack on a police checkpost in Upper Dir, where several policemen embraced martyrdom, is yet another grim reminder of how militancy continues to threaten Pakistan’s hard-earned peace. But what sets this moment apart from earlier waves of terror is the strong and visible resistance of the people themselves. For the first time, communities

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Pakistan, Afghan Taliban, Terrorist Safe Havens

Cross-Border Havens Must Fall: Pakistan Warns Afghan Taliban

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In recent weeks, Pakistan’s security landscape, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and along the Afghan border, has entered a defining phase. The Pakistani security forces have made remarkable gains in pushing back militant incursions, eliminating high-value targets, and reclaiming control over volatile spaces. But behind these visible victories lies a broader, more complex picture, one defined

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Digital, Countering the TTP's Digital War, National Narrative, Kabul Talks, Pakistan-Taliban Conflict

Countering the TTP’s Digital War: A Call for a National Narrative

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In the age of digital warfare, when the battleground extends far beyond physical spaces into the realm of social media and artificial intelligence, the Pakistan-Taliban conflict has entered a new phase. We have seen, recently, the alarming trend of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using AI-generated content, fake news, and manipulated narratives to mislead the public,

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Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan: Trade, Terrorism, and the Test of Regional Stability

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Irfan Khan The future of regional cooperation and prosperity in South and Central Asia is increasingly tied to the trilateral relationship between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. Ambitious trade agreements and the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) promise economic integration, but the gravest obstacle remains terrorism, which has emerged as the single biggest challenge

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Afghanistan, Terrorist Safe Havens, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), CPEC into Afghanistan, Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline

The Path to Prosperity: Can Economic Growth Outpace Security Concerns in Afghanistan?

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In the intricate dynamics of South and Central Asia, the recent trilateral discussions between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan mark a significant development. These talks, which took place in Kabul and Islamabad, focused on three key pillars: political realignment, economic cooperation, and security concerns. While the growing emphasis on trade and development is a welcome shift,

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Funding, the banned TTP, Kabul Talks, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Cross-border Terrorism

RAW’s Role in Funding TTP: Former Indian Officer’s Shocking Confession

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The recent revelation about the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s ongoing funding to the head of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Noor Wali Mehsud, is nothing short of alarming, yet unfortunately not surprising. While the world has been grappling with shifting alliances and evolving threats in the region, the growing ties between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and

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Kabul, Trilateral Talks, Taliban, CPEC in Afghanistan, Regional Peace and Stability

Terror Sanctuaries or Transit Routes; Kabul Can’t Have Both

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The recent trilateral dialogue, in Kabul, between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan marked yet another critical moment for the region’s future, particularly whether Afghanistan is ready to shift from decades of conflict to economic cooperation. Held in Kabul, the meeting centred on connectivity, counterterrorism, and development, with the long-term vision of integrating Afghanistan into the China-Pakistan

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Political, National Security, Political Drama, Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Balochistan, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman's APC

National Security or Political Drama? Yet Another APC Fails to Deliver Once Again

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The latest All-Party Conference (APC) has once again exposed Pakistan’s greatest weakness: a divided political class unable to rise above self-interest. While terrorism and insecurity continue to cripple Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, our leaders seem more concerned with political point-scoring than genuine solutions. Political parties across the board admitted that today’s violent instability is the

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