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Terror, CTD Report, Afghan refugees, Counter-Terrorism Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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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Terrorism, Governance Gap, Terrorism in KP and Balochistan, Fitna al-Khawarij, FATA Merger

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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Pakistan, War on Terror, Criminal Justice System, National Action Plan (NAP), Judicial Reforms

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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Dir to Kabul: People’s Revolt Against Terror Must Spark Regional Action

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The recent attack on a police checkpost in Upper Dir, where several policemen embraced martyrdom, is yet another grim reminder of how militancy continues to threaten Pakistan’s hard-earned peace. But what sets this moment apart from earlier waves of terror is the strong and visible resistance of the people themselves. For the first time, communities

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Pakistan, Afghan Taliban, Terrorist Safe Havens

Cross-Border Havens Must Fall: Pakistan Warns Afghan Taliban

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In recent weeks, Pakistan’s security landscape, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and along the Afghan border, has entered a defining phase. The Pakistani security forces have made remarkable gains in pushing back militant incursions, eliminating high-value targets, and reclaiming control over volatile spaces. But behind these visible victories lies a broader, more complex picture, one defined

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Countering the TTP’s Digital War: A Call for a National Narrative

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In the age of digital warfare, when the battleground extends far beyond physical spaces into the realm of social media and artificial intelligence, the Pakistan-Taliban conflict has entered a new phase. We have seen, recently, the alarming trend of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using AI-generated content, fake news, and manipulated narratives to mislead the public,

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Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan: Trade, Terrorism, and the Test of Regional Stability

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Irfan Khan The future of regional cooperation and prosperity in South and Central Asia is increasingly tied to the trilateral relationship between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. Ambitious trade agreements and the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) promise economic integration, but the gravest obstacle remains terrorism, which has emerged as the single biggest challenge

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Afghanistan, Terrorist Safe Havens, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), CPEC into Afghanistan, Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline

The Path to Prosperity: Can Economic Growth Outpace Security Concerns in Afghanistan?

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In the intricate dynamics of South and Central Asia, the recent trilateral discussions between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan mark a significant development. These talks, which took place in Kabul and Islamabad, focused on three key pillars: political realignment, economic cooperation, and security concerns. While the growing emphasis on trade and development is a welcome shift,

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