Opinion

Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump, China, Afghan Taliban

Bagram Airbase: A Symbol of American Might or a New Battlefield?

Opinion /

In the midst of mounting regional tensions and shifting alliances, the recent statements from former US President Donald Trump regarding the Bagram airbase serve as a stark reminder of the fragile geopolitical landscape in Afghanistan. Trump’s calls to reacquire the airbase, a symbol of American military might and strategic presence in Central Asia, have not […]

Bagram Airbase: A Symbol of American Might or a New Battlefield? Read More »

Afghanistan’s Armed Legacy and Pakistan’s Fight for Stability

Opinion /

Arif Yousafzai When Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim Iftikhar stood at the United Nations and declared that more than twenty terrorist organizations were operating out of Afghanistan with over sixty training camps, he was not voicing a mere diplomatic grievance. He was stating a reality Pakistan has lived with for decades a reality where Afghan soil continues

Afghanistan’s Armed Legacy and Pakistan’s Fight for Stability Read More »

Will the Taliban Confront or Shield Terror Groups in Afghanistan?

Opinion /

Aqeel Yousafzai   Pakistan’s recent move to present concrete evidence at the United Nations regarding more than 60 active terrorist camps inside Afghanistan has reignited a debate that is neither new nor unfamiliar to policymakers in Islamabad. For years, Pakistan has insisted that Afghan soil is being used as a launching pad for cross-border terrorism

Will the Taliban Confront or Shield Terror Groups in Afghanistan? Read More »

From Allies to Adversaries? The Afghan Taliban’s Shelter for the TTP

Opinion /

Pakistan has once again conveyed a clear and uncompromising message to the Afghan Taliban: Afghanistan’s soil is being used against Pakistan, and the time has come for Kabul to make a choice either stand with Pakistan as a neighbor or continue to shelter the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militants. This message, delivered amid escalating

From Allies to Adversaries? The Afghan Taliban’s Shelter for the TTP Read More »

Terrorist, Reconciliation with Terrorists, Pakistan Warning to Taliban, Imran Khan, Zalmay Khalilzad

No More Talks: Why Pakistan Must Abandon Reconciliation with Terrorists

Opinion /

The recent escalation in terrorist activities in the border regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa once again forces us to confront a dangerous truth. For too long, political discord between the federal government and provincial authorities has enabled the resurgence of violence. While we often find ourselves entangled in debates over sovereignty, policy, and procedure,

No More Talks: Why Pakistan Must Abandon Reconciliation with Terrorists Read More »

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National Unity, CM Ali Amin Gandapur, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Terror Crisis Demands National Unity, Not Political Point-Scoring

Opinion /

At a time when Pakistan’s security forces are laying down their lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to defend the motherland, the political and administrative disconnect in the province is not just troubling—it is alarming. The gravity of the security situation demands national unity, institutional cohesion, and a shared resolve. Unfortunately, what we’re witnessing instead is

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Terror Crisis Demands National Unity, Not Political Point-Scoring Read More »

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Crisis of Governance, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Terrorism in KP, Qaidi No 804 in Adiala Jail

Borders Bleeding, KP Govt Sleeping: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faces a Crisis of Governance

Opinion /

As the flames of terror spread once again across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government remains alarmingly disengaged, a spectator to a tragedy it was elected to prevent. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today is at a dangerous turning point. Across the tribal belt, from Dera Ismail Khan and Lakki Marwat to Bajaur and Mohmand, terrorist groups are not

Borders Bleeding, KP Govt Sleeping: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faces a Crisis of Governance Read More »

Technology, Khawarij, Modern Policing, Modern Warfare and Terrorism, Terrorists Safe Havens in Afghanistan

Training and Technology: The Need for a New Era of Policing in KP to Combat Terrorism

Opinion /

The announcement by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Zulfiqar Hameed, on the commencement of new operations against the Khawarij, coupled with the acquisition of modern technology and weaponry for the police, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the province. However, the crux of the matter lies in a

Training and Technology: The Need for a New Era of Policing in KP to Combat Terrorism Read More »

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Double Burden: Terrorism, Denial, and the Politics of Contradictions

Opinion /

Arif Yousafzai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today stands at the epicenter of Pakistan’s new wave of terrorism, suffering colossal losses on both sides of the conflict. From targeted intelligence-based operations to relentless militant attacks, the province is caught in a cycle of bloodshed. Yet, while the security forces shoulder the brunt of this war, the political leadership

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Double Burden: Terrorism, Denial, and the Politics of Contradictions Read More »

Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Between Numbers, Narratives, and National Security

Opinion /

Aqeel Yousafzai The recently released figures by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, claiming that more than 8,000 terrorists are present in the province, have once again brought the debate on militancy and cross-border terrorism to the forefront. While these figures are alarming, I believe they underestimate the actual scale of the problem. My own assessment suggests

Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Between Numbers, Narratives, and National Security Read More »

Scroll to Top