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The Durand Line: A Border, a Political Myth and the Price of Ignoring Reality

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Brig (R) Mahmood Shah Few borders in South Asia carry as much history, emotion and political controversy as the Durand Line. For more than a century, the frontier between Afghanistan and the territory that is now Pakistan has been at the centre of competing historical narratives, ethnic claims, strategic calculations and, increasingly, security concerns. Yet […]

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The Afghan Resistance May Not Topple the Taliban, but It Could Open a New Front

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The struggle against the Taliban in Afghanistan is no longer confined to a single district or a single resistance group. According to senior journalist Arif Yousafzai, developments in Badakhshan and other northern areas indicate that resistance activity is spreading, although he does not believe the emerging groups currently possess the capacity to overthrow the Taliban

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Afghanistan’s Unrest Deepens as Pakistan Steps Up the Battle Against Terrorism in KP

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Afghanistan is once again showing signs of political and security turbulence. Recent explosions in Kabul, reports of attacks on Taliban positions in several provinces and the emergence of new resistance formations, particularly in Badakhshan, have generated speculation that the Taliban’s hold over Afghanistan could be challenged. But the situation is more complicated than simply declaring

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Operation 11 Garaj and the New Battle Against Terror Networks in KP

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For years, terrorist organizations have attempted to create the perception that they possess the ability to challenge the state, maintain influence in certain areas and operate freely. However, the recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demonstrate a very different reality: intelligence-driven operations are steadily dismantling their networks, disrupting their command structures and denying them the space

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Who Will Shape the Next Afghanistan? The Regional Battle Behind the Headlines

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Zahir Shah Sherazi South Asia is entering a decisive phase in its security and geopolitical evolution. The region is witnessing a rapid transformation in alliances, strategic priorities and diplomatic calculations. At the centre of this changing environment is Afghanistan a country whose internal developments continue to influence the security outlook of Pakistan, China, India, Central

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Trade, Terrorism and Trust: The Three Challenges Defining Pak-Afghan Relations

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The recent information regarding China’s renewed mediation efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan did not initially emerge through official channels. Rather, this revelation came from traders who have been directly affected by the prolonged closure of Pak-Afghan trade and border routes. These traders, who regularly interact with government officials due to their economic concerns, were informed

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One Border, Two Crises: The Hidden Story Behind China’s Push to Reconcile Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Fida Adeel For months, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained trapped in a dangerous cycle of accusations, border tensions, militant violence, and stalled diplomacy. Border crossings have witnessed prolonged closures, trade has suffered enormous losses, and security concerns have overshadowed the centuries-old social and economic ties shared by the two neighboring countries. Yet, despite

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TTP’s Shadow Governance, Afghan Ambiguity and KP’s Unfinished Security Battle

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Recent developments along Pakistan’s western frontier show that the security challenge facing the country is no longer limited to conventional attacks. Terrorist organizations have adopted new methods, combining physical presence, propaganda, psychological warfare and exploitation of local vulnerabilities. The recent video released by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Noor Wali Mehsud, showing his presence and interactions

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The State Is Fighting, But Is Everyone Fighting the Same War?

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The latest surge in terrorism across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should alarm every Pakistani, not because attacks have returned, but because they are returning in a pattern that exposes deeper institutional and political weaknesses. From Bannu to Hangu, from Peshawar to Swat, and from Khyber to Dera Ismail Khan, terrorists are once again attempting to reclaim psychological

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Swat’s Security Crisis Demands Governance, Not Political Confrontation

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The suicide bombing at Swat’s Kabal Police Station was not an isolated act of terrorism. It was a carefully planned message from Fitna al-Khwarij to the Pakistani state. Their objective was not merely to inflict casualties, but to weaken the institutions responsible for maintaining civilian authority, law and order, and public confidence. This is exactly

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