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KP Assembly’s Peace Drive Faces Challenges from Afghanistan and TTP Ties

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(Shamim Shahid) The recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly reflect a rare moment of political cohesion in a region long marred by conflict. All parties came together to adopt a fifteen-point declaration aimed at establishing peace and combating terrorism. While this represents an important step, the question remains: can these political gestures translate into […]

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jirga Backs Unified Approach to Peace and Counter-Terrorism

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I think the jirga that took place today, on 12th November, was very important. And I think, the rulers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who relate themselves with Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have realised that until there is peace in the province, the province will not be able to progress. The second important thing is that the proposals that

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Pakistan Under Renewed Terror Threat: The Afghan Factor and India’s Proxy War

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The sudden surge in terrorist attacks across Pakistan is neither random nor coincidental. From the suicide bombing at Islamabad’s district court to the coordinated strike on Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan, the pattern reflects a dangerous escalation designed to terrorise and destabilise. These are not isolated incidents. They are calculated moves, emerging at a

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Narco-Terror on the Frontline: Pakistan Fights Back Against Cowardly Attacks in Wana and Islamabad

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Muhammad Haseenullah Recent attacks in Wana and Islamabad have starkly highlighted the lethal consequences of narco-terrorism, a hybrid threat where illicit drugs, extremist financing, and cross-border complicity converge. These cowardly attacks demonstrate that the shadow economy of narcotics is more than a criminal enterprise; it directly funds terrorism, targets civilians, and challenges Pakistan’s sovereignty. Yet,

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If the Taliban Want Peace, Terrorism in Pakistan Can End

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Pakistan and Afghanistan have long faced challenges stemming from cross-border militancy and unresolved disputes, and recent efforts by regional players such as Iran and Turkey demonstrate that dialogue remains essential. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has held phone discussions with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, aiming to bridge

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Khyber, Narco-Politico-Terrorism, Hybrid Threat, Pakistan, Bara's Tirah Valley

Narco-Politico-Terrorism in Khyber: The Hybrid Threat Pakistan Must Dismantle

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Muhammad Haseenullah Recent evidence from the Tirah and Bara axis indicates the presence of a multi-tiered criminal ecosystem, where drug cultivation, trafficking, and terrorism converge (the Tirah Valley is a far flung locality in Bara: one of the three tehsils of Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkwa). Fields that produce cannabis and other narcotics are protected by

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Diplomatic Tensions Mount: Iran Joins Efforts to Bridge Pakistan-Afghanistan Rift

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(Shamim Shahid)  A significant development has emerged in the Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship, as Iran joins Doha and Istanbul as a key third-party mediator. This new dimension comes at a time when recent negotiations in Turkey ended in a deadlock, signaling both the complexity and urgency of the situation. Turkey has already indicated its willingness to resume

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Beyond Istanbul Talks: Pakistan’s Stand Against Terror and Geopolitical Pressures

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(Irfan Khan) The third round of Pak-Afghan talks held in Istanbul has ended in deadlock, despite persistent mediation by Turkey and Qatar aimed at enforcing a ceasefire and reconciling both countries’ positions. While efforts were made to bridge differences, it was always clear that fundamental disagreements over security and strategic responsibilities could derail the process.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan, Afghan Taliban, Narco-Terrorism, Deadlock in Istanbul Talks

From Ceasefire Talks to Narco-Terror Ties: Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Inseparable

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Last evening’s skirmishes on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border were both surprising and regrettable, especially when delegations from both countries are sitting in Turkey for high-level negotiations. This is the third round of talks after the initial meetings in Doha, Qatar, where a ceasefire was declared between the two neighbors, followed by the understanding that subsequent meetings

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