Opinion

Funding, the banned TTP, Kabul Talks, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Cross-border Terrorism

RAW’s Role in Funding TTP: Former Indian Officer’s Shocking Confession

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The recent revelation about the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s ongoing funding to the head of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Noor Wali Mehsud, is nothing short of alarming, yet unfortunately not surprising. While the world has been grappling with shifting alliances and evolving threats in the region, the growing ties between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and […]

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Kabul, Trilateral Talks, Taliban, CPEC in Afghanistan, Regional Peace and Stability

Terror Sanctuaries or Transit Routes; Kabul Can’t Have Both

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The recent trilateral dialogue, in Kabul, between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan marked yet another critical moment for the region’s future, particularly whether Afghanistan is ready to shift from decades of conflict to economic cooperation. Held in Kabul, the meeting centred on connectivity, counterterrorism, and development, with the long-term vision of integrating Afghanistan into the China-Pakistan

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Political, National Security, Political Drama, Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Balochistan, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman's APC

National Security or Political Drama? Yet Another APC Fails to Deliver Once Again

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The latest All-Party Conference (APC) has once again exposed Pakistan’s greatest weakness: a divided political class unable to rise above self-interest. While terrorism and insecurity continue to cripple Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, our leaders seem more concerned with political point-scoring than genuine solutions. Political parties across the board admitted that today’s violent instability is the

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Security, PTI and PTM, Security Convoy, Resurgence of Terrorism in KP, Fight Against Militancy

”PTI and PTM Operatives Tip Off Taliban; Security Convoys Attacked Immediately After Departure”

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is under siege, not just from the resurgence of terrorism, but from the treachery of those who sit in positions of power and then pretend to be victims. While our security forces are laying down their lives in the fight against militancy, the leadership of the province; and disturbingly, operatives within political parties

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Bajaur, Pakistan's Counter-terrorism Policy, U.S.-Pakistan Partnership, Mohmand and Khyber, Field Marshal Asim Munir and President Donald Trump

Bajaur Operation and the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership: A New Era in Counter-Terrorism

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The operation underway in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was not just an option—it became an inevitability. For days now, the Pakistani military has been meticulously executing this operation, proceeding with care, and even slowing down to ensure minimal collateral damage. This strategy is critical, not just because of the nature of the threat, but because of

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Bajaur, Terrorism in KP, Pakistan’s Resolve, Militancy, Military Operation

The State Must Stand Firm; Bajaur is a Test of Pakistan’s Resolve

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The recent targeted operation in Bajaur is not just another security sweep, it is a litmus test for Pakistan’s seriousness in eliminating terrorism, securing its borders, and restoring civilian control in regions long vulnerable to militant influence. For too long, militants have used our tribal areas; particularly Bajaur, Mohmand, and Khyber, as both a sanctuary

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Majeed Brigade, BLA, Foreign Terrorist Organisations, Bajaur Operation, KP government

Operation Bajaur Hits Home as BLA and Majeed Brigade Get U.S. Terror Tags

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The United States’ decision to formally designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations marks a significant, albeit overdue, recognition of the threats Pakistan has long confronted. This move is not just a legal designation; it’s a validation of Pakistan’s consistent position that these groups, propped

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Bajaur, Displacement in Bajaur, Mamund, Sufi Muhammad’s TNSM movement, Military Operation in Mamund

Another Operation, Another Displacement: Where Is KP’s Leadership in Bajaur Crisis?

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As the security situation in Bajaur tehsil deteriorates and a military operation has commenced in Mamund, we are once again witnessing a familiar pattern: a delayed response to militancy, mass displacement of civilians, and a glaring absence of clear political leadership. The latest advisory directing the relocation of civilians from 33 areas is not just

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Pak-Afghan Relations, Tribal Jirgas, and the Dilemma of Peace or Operation

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Fida Adeel   The delicate balance between peace and conflict in Pakistan’s tribal districts is once again under scrutiny as recent developments in Khyber, Bajaur, and other tribal areas highlight the complex interplay between local Jirgas, militant presence, and state security policy. Against the backdrop of evolving Pak-Afghan relations, the path forward whether through dialogue

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Security Crisis Demands a Sincere, Unified Response, Not Political Posturing

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Arif Yousafzai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today is gripped by a security crisis that is neither hidden from the public nor from those in power. The Inspector General of Police himself admits that the province receives 30 to 35 threat alerts every single day. These alerts are shared with intelligence agencies, and timely operations are carried out

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