Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a terror-stricken province, has faced criticism for travelling to Islamabad twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. While critics see this as excessive, it is within his right to meet with the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. The real issue, however, arises when such meetings, intended to […]
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( Shamim Shahid ) Pakistan is once again at the crossroads of a significant security challenge, as attacks in Hangu, Bannu, Peshawar, and other parts of the country underscore a persistent and growing threat from militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated Afghan Taliban networks. Recent incidents have laid bare the complex, transnational
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Recent developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border highlight a troubling trajectory in regional security, underscoring the risks posed by the Afghan Taliban’s policies, the resurgence of militant networks, and the unchecked movement of extremists across porous borders. While the world continues to monitor Afghanistan’s internal situation, there is a pressing concern that the Afghan Taliban’s actions
The recent terror attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar, following closely on the suicide attack near Islamabad’s district court, highlights a worrying reality: terrorists are no longer confined to tribal areas. They now have the capability and audacity to strike at the heart of Pakistan’s major cities. These incidents are a stark reminder
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Militancy in Pakistan has never been fully eradicated. Despite claims of counterterrorism successes, extremist networks—particularly those associated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)—continue to operate across the country. Their influence is not confined to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) alone, though the province remains the primary focus of their activities. Incidents across Lakki Marwat, D.I. Khan, and
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Terrorism, or militancy, has remained a defining challenge for Pakistan for the past thirty five years. Its roots lie not only in Pakistan, but in the long and turbulent history of Afghanistan where the Taliban and Al Qaeda once held power before being toppled by the United States. Pakistan became a partner in the American
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(Irfan Khan) The nature of warfare has changed dramatically. Today, the battle is not only fought on conventional frontlines, but a new and more insidious arena has emerged one that thrives in the digital space. Digital financing, cryptocurrencies, online transfers, and informal networks now allow terrorist organizations to move money with almost no limits. Every
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(Aqeel Yousafzai) The post-U.S. withdrawal era in Afghanistan has ushered in a period of unprecedented complexity for regional security, particularly for Pakistan. Evidence now indicates that the Afghan Taliban, while publicly espousing peace and regional cooperation, have actively facilitated the distribution of weapons to terrorist groups such as the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan
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The recent development at the United Nations, where Denmark raised concerns about the interim Afghan government and the TTP, marks a notable moment. For years, Pakistan highlighted the dangers emerging from Afghanistan, yet no one listened. Now a European country, not an Islamic or Asian state, has publicly voiced the very alarms Pakistan repeatedly sounded.
(Arif Yousafzai) Recent developments in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations underscore the complex interplay between security imperatives and economic interests in South Asia. Pakistan has reiterated a firm position: peace first, negotiations later. Islamabad has made it clear that no formal dialogue or agreements will proceed unless Afghanistan takes practical steps to curb the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating
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