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Federal-Provincial Disconnect Undermines Counterterrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Shamim Shahid The controversy over the return of bulletproof vehicles by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has once again exposed the widening gap between the federal and provincial authorities  a rift that continues to weaken Pakistan’s collective fight against terrorism. What began as a routine administrative matter has now evolved into a political flashpoint, revealing […]

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Fractured but Dangerous: Afghan Taliban’s Split Ranks Pose Global Peril

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Despite their internal rifts and power struggles, the Afghan Taliban remain one of the most potent threats to global security. Behind the façade of governance in Kabul lies a deeply fractured movement — divided between the Kandahari and Haqqani factions, undermined by infighting, yet still capable of exporting violence across borders. Their unwillingness to evolve,

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Talks, Turmoil and Transition: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Struggle for Peace and Political Coherence

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) once again stands at a critical junction caught between political disarray, intensifying militancy, and uneasy relations with Afghanistan. The province’s new chief minister, Sohail Afridi, faces the formidable task of navigating a complex security environment while trying to unite a deeply divided party and restore the people’s trust in governance. His leadership

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Doha, Pak-Afghan Tensions, Taliban, Afghan Soil, Turkey Meeting On October 25

Doha Talks Offer Hope; But Can Taliban Walk the Talk?

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The recent peace dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to curb cross-border militancy. The Taliban’s assurance that Afghan soil will no longer be used against Pakistan is, at least diplomatically, a welcome step. More importantly, their acknowledgement of Pakistan’s right to act in self-defence if attacked

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From Crossfire to Ceasefire: Doha Talks Revive Hope for Pak-Afghan Peace

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Let’s celebrate the Pak-Afghan peace first as New Delhi’s dream to destabilise Pakistan has, once again, turned into a nightmare. The decades-old relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been a mixture of fraternal affinity, strategic necessity, and political turbulence. At a time when tensions between the two neighbours had reached a critical high, it is

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Ceasefire or Strategy? Inside the Taliban’s Sudden Shift and the Battle for Regional Influence

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Shamim Shahid First came the attack on Kabul, then Kandahar  and just as the region braced for escalation, the Taliban abruptly announced a ceasefire. To the untrained eye, it appeared as a step toward peace. In reality, it may well be the opening act of a larger and more calculated geopolitical manoeuvre. The Taliban’s sudden

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Rising Tensions Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Raise Regional Security Concerns

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Aqeel Yousafzai An unexpected but grave tension has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, signalling one of the most dangerous turns in the region’s recent history. While friction between the two neighbours is not new, the situation has escalated to an alarming level as Pakistan, an atomic power, has reportedly struck targets inside Afghanistan an unprecedented

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Pakistan, Afghan Taliban, Indian Proxy, Cross-Border Terrorism, Hybrid Warfare

Echoes from the Border, Pakistan’s Struggle Against Hybrid Warfare

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The events of recent weeks have laid bare an uncomfortable truth: Pakistan is not merely confronting sporadic cross-border incidents but appears to be entangled in a sustained, multi-directional campaign of coercion and destabilisation. The pattern is too consistent to dismiss as coincidence; attacks originating from Afghanistan’s soil, the deliberate sabotage of border commerce and infrastructure,

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India-Afghanistan Nexus: A Brewing Storm for Regional Stability

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The recent geopolitical shifts in South Asia, particularly the emerging alliance between India and the Afghan Taliban, demand urgent introspection, not just by Pakistan but by the entire region. For decades, Pakistan has borne the brunt of instability across its western border, often compounded by foreign interference. Today, that interference appears more coordinated, more deliberate,

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