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Between Power and Pressure: Why Afghan Taliban Cannot Afford Internal Division

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Reports of internal divisions within the Afghan Taliban are not new, but they must be understood in the context of how the group evolved over decades. Different factions, including the Haqqani network, operated with a degree of autonomy while remaining united against foreign forces. That unity, however, is being tested in the post-2021 environment, where

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Suicide Attacks, Political Betrayals, and China’s Hidden Role: The Pakistan-Afghanistan Tension

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(Arif Yousafzai) The recent surge in militancy in Pakistan’s northwestern regions, coupled with the ongoing political unrest and the complex dynamics of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, underscores the critical challenges facing both countries today. These challenges are not just about security or governance; they reflect a deeper interplay of domestic politics, regional interests, and international mediation, particularly

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US, Qatar Support Must Be Conditional, Pakistan’s Clear Message

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The attack in Domel, Bannu, marks a disturbing continuation of terrorism and its support by the Afghan Taliban despite an overall decline in large-scale incidents. The target was a police station, but due to effective security measures, including barriers and defensive arrangements, the attackers failed to strike their intended objective. The blast instead affected nearby

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Aid Misuse and Strategic Confusion: Why Afghanistan Remains Unstable

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The situation under discussion revolves around three critical and interconnected issues: the alleged diversion of aid in Afghanistan, the evolving dynamics of Pakistan–Afghanistan engagement with China’s involvement, and the ongoing propaganda campaign targeting Pakistan. Afghanistan today is facing multiple, overlapping crises. Each of these issues is significant enough to warrant detailed discussion on its own,

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Ceasefire Calm or Strategic Pause? Inside Pakistan-Afghan Taliban Tensions

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In the briefing, it was stated that Operation Ghazab Lil Haqq has resumed. The ceasefire had been announced on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, and Pakistan made it clear that operations would continue within that framework. However, we have seen certain individuals and some religious figures take more aggressive positions. There were delegations of scholars, eleven

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Inside Pakistan’s Battle Against Militancy: Progress, Setbacks, and the Unknown Threat

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(Zahir Shah Sherazi) The question often posed to me is deceptively simple: Is terrorism coming to an end in Pakistan, or is it merely changing its form and location? The recent realities in Khyber, Tirah, and Bara provide a stark answer. Terrorism has not ended; it has evolved, shifted, and adapted. Military operations have indeed

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Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Gains Reflect Strategic Shift Across Western Front

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Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign is beginning to yield measurable results, with recent data indicating a significant decline in terrorist incidents, particularly across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. This shift reflects not only operational success but a broader transformation in the country’s security strategy, where precision, intelligence, and cross-border deterrence are working in tandem. Official figures suggest

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The Hidden Armies of Afghanistan: A Looming Crisis for Pakistan, China, and Beyond

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(Aqeel Yousafzai) Afghanistan once again stands at the center of a rapidly evolving and deeply troubling security environment. Years after the withdrawal of international forces and the return of the Taliban to power, the country is facing a reality that extends far beyond its borders. What is emerging is not simply an internal security challenge,

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Between Perception and Reality: A Ground-Level View of the Taliban, TTP, and Regional Security

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(Arif Yousafzai) For the past two decades, I have reported on militancy, counter-militancy, and armed movements across the region. I have interacted with fighters, commanders, intelligence officials, and civilians caught in the crossfire. One thing I have learned over the years is that the reality of militancy is often very different from the narratives constructed

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Kabul Shelter or Terror Hub? Questions Pakistan Wants Answered

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Afghanistan’s trajectory is increasingly raising serious concerns for regional security and global peace. When the Afghan Taliban assumed control of Kabul, there was cautious optimism that Afghan soil would no longer be used against neighboring states. That expectation, however, is steadily eroding. Emerging evidence suggests that Afghanistan is once again becoming a permissive environment for

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