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Pakistan Reclaims Strategic Ground Through Peace and Principle in Afghanistan

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Mushtaq Yusufzai Pakistan’s recent strikes on 27 terror camps inside Afghanistan came at a strikingly symbolic moment when Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was on an official visit to India. The timing raises profound questions about shifting regional dynamics, the erosion of Pakistan’s diplomatic leverage, and the resurgence of Indian influence in Kabul. For […]

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Dangerous Escalation or Diplomatic Opening? Why Pakistan Must Not Disengage from the Taliban

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The recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reignited fears of a larger, more destructive conflict in a region already suffering from decades of instability. As emotions run high and blame games intensify, it is important to step back from reactionary rhetoric and assess not only the roots of this crisis but also the

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Pakistan Reclaims the Fight: From Political Paralysis to a United Front Against Terror

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Irfan Khan In 2025, Pakistan once again finds itself grappling with a resurgence of terrorism  a grim reminder that the country’s long and costly struggle against militancy remains far from over. According to the Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), there has been a sharp increase in terrorist incidents across the country this year,

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Kabul-New Delhi Collusion Against Pakistan Exposed Amid Cross-Border Attacks

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A new and dangerous alliance between New Delhi and Kabul has surfaced, aimed at destabilising Pakistan through orchestrated aggression and cross-border incursions. The recent infiltration from Afghanistan into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made it evident that the so-called Islamic Emirate is acting under Indian influence to execute a broader agenda of chaos and instability inside Pakistan.

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From Patience to Action: Pakistan’s Message to Kabul

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Arshad Aziz Malik The press conference by DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has delivered one of the strongest messages yet to Afghanistan and India, warning that Pakistan’s response will be “extremely harsh” if Afghan soil continues to be used for terrorism. The DG ISPR’s detailed briefing underscored a grim reality terror incidents in

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Afghanistan’s Unfinished Peace Is Pakistan’s Unending War

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Aqeel Yousafzai In the midst of Pakistan’s renewed campaign against terrorism, the security landscape of the region is undergoing a subtle but defining transformation. Counterterrorism operations within Pakistan have entered a delicate yet decisive phase, with security forces intensifying their efforts to dismantle militant networks across the tribal districts and adjoining divisions. Encouragingly, local communities

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Taliban, Doha Agreement, Afghanistan, Foreign Terrorists, Afghan Safe Havens

From Doha to Despair: The Collapse of Taliban Commitments

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When the second Doha Agreement was signed between the Taliban and the United States, there was cautious optimism that Afghanistan might finally step toward peace after four decades of conflict. The terms of that agreement carried explicit assurances; that Afghanistan’s soil would not be used against any neighboring country, that an inclusive government would be

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From Dialogue to Alliance: How the Moscow Format Is Redefining Regional Security?

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Zahir Shah Shirazi As the world’s attention remains divided between Ukraine, the Middle East, and global power rivalries, a quiet yet decisive shift is taking place closer to home in our own region. The Moscow Format on Afghanistan, which recently concluded its seventh session in the Russian capital, may well mark the beginning of a

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Afghanistan, Afghan Safe Havens, Moscow Format, Pakistan's War on Terror, Pro-India Taliban's Double Game

Afghanistan as a Terror Hub: A Shared Challenge for Neighbouring Nations

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For decades, Pakistan has stood by Afghanistan, often at the cost of its own internal stability and international standing. From providing refuge to millions of Afghans during times of war, to lobbying on the global stage for the recognition of Taliban-led Kabul, Islamabad has consistently played the role of a regional benefactor. And yet, the

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Politics Over Security: How Neglect and Interference Have Pushed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the Brink

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Shamim Shahid For months now, the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have paid the price for a governance calculus that treats security as an afterthought. While protests, political posturing and the drama surrounding national leaders dominate headlines and occupy official energy, the province’s streets have grown less safe: hundreds of violent incidents, scores of dead policemen

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