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Digital, Countering the TTP's Digital War, National Narrative, Kabul Talks, Pakistan-Taliban Conflict

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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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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