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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

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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 […]

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

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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

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

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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

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Afghanistan at the Brink: Taliban’s Miscalculations Could Ignite a Regional Crisis

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Recent revelations from Pakistan’s top security leadership confirm a grim reality: the threat of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not only growing, but is increasingly cross-border in nature. The Inspector General of KP Police recently admitted that over 8,000 terrorists are active within the province, with 800 to 1,000 militants concentrated in Bajaur alone. This

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Empty Promises, Fertile Ground: How Neglect Fuels Militancy in KP

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The recent attack on Bannu FC camp once again exposes the grim reality that Pakistan continues to face: the persistent threat of militancy with deep links across the Afghan border. While Pakistan engages in trade talks with Kabul, the soil of Afghanistan remains a launchpad for attacks that destabilize Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and beyond. According

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From Zhob to Bannu: Afghan Safe Havens Keep Pakistan Under Siege

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The recent suicide assault on a Frontier Corps camp in Bannu is a sobering reminder that Pakistan’s western frontier remains exposed. Four attackers blew up the gate, killed sentries, and engaged security forces for almost 24 hours before being neutralized. Evidence indicates the assailants were Afghan nationals, underlining a long-standing Pakistani concern: territory across the

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Talking Unity, Delivering Chaos: KP Politics in the Age of Terror

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The Counter-Terrorism Department’s latest figures for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are grim. Between 1 January and 31 August 2025, there had been 766 terror attacks across the province, leaving over 400 police officers, security personnel and civilians martyred and more than 900 injured. The CTD reports that its own actions neutralized 293 militants and resulted in 878

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Rising Terrorism in KP and Balochistan Exposes Governance Gaps

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Pakistan is confronting one of the most complex periods in its counter-terrorism history. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, terrorist activity has escalated despite ongoing military and paramilitary operations. Recent attacks, including the Bannu FC Headquarter assault and the Quetta Shahwani Stadium bombing, demonstrate the lethal capabilities of extremist networks and the persistent threats to

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Afghan Safe Havens Fueling Khawarij Violence in Pakistan

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The recent attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Bannu has once again brought into sharp focus the troubling nexus between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban. For years, Pakistan has maintained that Afghanistan’s soil is being used for orchestrating and launching terrorist attacks inside its borders. Security sources have consistently indicated

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Without Swift Punishment, Pakistan’s War on Terror Will Remain Half-Fought

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The debate on Pakistan’s security crisis inevitably circles back to a single question: why, after decades of bloodshed and sacrifice, does terrorism continue to haunt our society? The answer, in my view, lies in the weakness of our criminal justice system and the failure to implement the very reforms we promised ourselves after the Army

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