Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) once again stands at a critical junction caught between political disarray, intensifying militancy, and uneasy relations with Afghanistan. The province’s new chief minister, Sohail Afridi, faces the formidable task of navigating a complex security environment while trying to unite a deeply divided party and restore the people’s trust in governance. His leadership […]
The recent peace dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to curb cross-border militancy. The Taliban’s assurance that Afghan soil will no longer be used against Pakistan is, at least diplomatically, a welcome step. More importantly, their acknowledgement of Pakistan’s right to act in self-defence if attacked
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Let’s celebrate the Pak-Afghan peace first as New Delhi’s dream to destabilise Pakistan has, once again, turned into a nightmare. The decades-old relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been a mixture of fraternal affinity, strategic necessity, and political turbulence. At a time when tensions between the two neighbours had reached a critical high, it is
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Shamim Shahid First came the attack on Kabul, then Kandahar and just as the region braced for escalation, the Taliban abruptly announced a ceasefire. To the untrained eye, it appeared as a step toward peace. In reality, it may well be the opening act of a larger and more calculated geopolitical manoeuvre. The Taliban’s sudden
Aqeel Yousafzai An unexpected but grave tension has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, signalling one of the most dangerous turns in the region’s recent history. While friction between the two neighbours is not new, the situation has escalated to an alarming level as Pakistan, an atomic power, has reportedly struck targets inside Afghanistan an unprecedented
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The events of recent weeks have laid bare an uncomfortable truth: Pakistan is not merely confronting sporadic cross-border incidents but appears to be entangled in a sustained, multi-directional campaign of coercion and destabilisation. The pattern is too consistent to dismiss as coincidence; attacks originating from Afghanistan’s soil, the deliberate sabotage of border commerce and infrastructure,
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The recent geopolitical shifts in South Asia, particularly the emerging alliance between India and the Afghan Taliban, demand urgent introspection, not just by Pakistan but by the entire region. For decades, Pakistan has borne the brunt of instability across its western border, often compounded by foreign interference. Today, that interference appears more coordinated, more deliberate,
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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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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
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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