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Betrayal, Billions and Bloodshed: The Hidden War Tearing the TTP Apart

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(Irfan Khan) The battlefield in Pakistan’s northwestern belt is no longer defined by a simple confrontation between the state and militant organisations. It has evolved into a far more dangerous and complex conflict one shaped by fractured alliances, competition for influence, battles over funding, digital propaganda, and psychological warfare. What is unfolding today in Kurram,

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Beyond Kabul: The Security Realities Reshaping Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations

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Pakistan as a state wasn’t a stakeholder in this meeting. This is the first and perhaps most important point that must be understood before any serious discussion about the recent Kabul gathering facilitated by Qatar and Türkiye. A great deal of confusion emerged because sections of Afghan media and some commentators attempted to portray the

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From a Viral Audio Leak to Rising Bloodshed in KP: Who Is Connected to Whom and Why the Truth Is Becoming More Dangerous Than the Violence?

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(Arshad Aziz Malik) The political and security discourse surrounding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has once again entered a turbulent phase, triggered by a recently circulated audio leak, renewed allegations of political–militant linkages, and a series of violent incidents in districts such as Bannu and the broader southern belt of the province. In an environment already shaped

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Kurram’s Hidden Bloodbath: Inside the Deadly Fallout When Militants Turn on Their Own And No One Knows Who’s Next

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(Shamim Shahid) Once again, Kurram has returned to the national headlines. But unlike previous episodes, this latest tragedy is not the direct result of a military operation, drone strike, or cross-border infiltration. This time, the violence emerged from within the militant landscape itself: two rival factions of banned extremist networks locked in a deadly confrontation

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Pakistan’s War Against Terror: Why Unity, Clarity and National Resolve Matter More Than Ever

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(Fida Adeel) Pakistan once again stands at a defining crossroads. The growing wave of terrorism in Bannu, recurring militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the emergence of public anger against extremist networks, and the state’s renewed resolve against terror have collectively created a moment of reckoning for the country. Recent developments  from the emotional

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Who Really Benefits from the Bloodshed in KP? The Dangerous Silence Behind Pakistan’s New Wave of Terror

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(Zahir Shah Sherazi) For nearly two decades, the mountains, valleys and bazaars of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have carried the smoke of war, the grief of funerals and the unanswered cries of a population trapped between militancy, political confusion and state failures. From the ruins of schools in Swat to the shattered checkpoints of North Waziristan, from

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Fateh Khel, Terror Networks, Governance Gaps in KP, The Banned TTP, Pakistan's War on Terror and PTI's Dirty Politics

From Fateh Khel to North Waziristan: How Terror Networks Are Exploiting Governance Gaps in KP

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Fateh Khel tragedy didn’t happen in a single day, rather it has been three to four years since the security situation in our southern districts started deteriorating seriously. The reality today is that the writ of the provincial government in several areas has weakened significantly. If we specifically talk about attacks on police personnel, the

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Inside the Killings, the Hidden Facilitators, and the Political Storm That Could Decide Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Future

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(Shamim Shahid) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today stands at a deeply complex and troubling crossroads where security operations, political blame games, governance weaknesses, and regional geopolitics intersect in a way that continues to challenge the writ of the state. The recent incident in Bannu, particularly the Fata Khel post attack and the subsequent police-led and locally supported

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Bannu, Bajaur, Security Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, KP Police, Pakistan's War on Terror and PTI's Double Game

From Bannu to Bajaur, Escalating Terror Attacks Expose Changing Tactics in KP

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The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially Bajaur, Bannu, and the adjoining tribal districts, has once again entered a dangerous phase, with terrorist networks increasingly shifting toward organized assaults on police stations, security compounds, and vulnerable frontline law enforcement positions. Recent months, particularly March and April, have witnessed a visible resurgence in terrorist activity despite

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Bajaur and Bannu Attacks Renew Focus on Cross-Border Terror Infrastructure

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Security incidents unfolding across Bajaur, Sarai Naurang, Bannu, and other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over recent weeks are no longer isolated attacks occurring in parallel. They increasingly reflect a coordinated escalation pattern aimed at stretching Pakistan’s security apparatus across multiple fronts simultaneously through suicide bombings, assaults on military installations, quadcopter strikes targeting civilians, and attacks

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