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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cross-border insurgency, terrorism, extremism, war against terror

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Needs Urgent Security Investment, Not Just Lip Service

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been a front-line province for decades, standing at the crossroads of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It has borne the brunt of terrorism, extremism, and cross-border insurgency for over 40 years. The province’s strategic location means that security challenges are intense and persistent. However, despite the constant threats, there has been a glaring […]

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Security Collapse in KP: A Brewing Storm of Militant Resurgence, Political Inaction, and Cross-Border Pressures

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Fida Adeel   The deteriorating security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has once again come under the spotlight as a convergence of militant resurgence, inadequate counterterrorism preparedness, and complex cross-border dynamics threatens to destabilize the region. While recent attacks in Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu have triggered alarm bells, what’s more troubling is the apparent

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The ٰIndia-Israel Nexus: A Threat to Regional Stability and Pakistan’s Security

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The Israel-India alliance is a disturbing development with dangerous implications, not just for the Middle East, but for South Asia and beyond. As the world watches the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the shadow of this alliance looms large, and Pakistan is once again at the centre of a strategic storm. The close cooperation

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Iran Warns of Wider Conflict if Provoked, Asserts Right to Nuclear Development

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  Iranian Foreign Minister has issued a strong statement, asserting that Iran will defend itself under any circumstances and will not hesitate to respond if pushed into conflict. “Iran does not seek to expand the war, but if forced, it could spread,” the minister warned, highlighting rising tensions in the region. He firmly stated that

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Nationalism or Terror? Baloch Militants Attack Pakistan’s Unity

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Pakistan’s security landscape is under threat as Baloch separatist militant groups, masquerading as freedom fighters, intensify their violent campaign against the state. These outlawed organizations—chief among them the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF)—have turned Balochistan into a battleground, targeting soldiers, development projects, and even civilians under the guise of so-called “nationalism.”

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Counter terrorism Strategy, Lessons from Swat, and the Global Ripple of the Iran-Israel Strike

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Syed Akhtar Ali Shah   In order to talk about counter terrorism strategy with the seriousness it demands, one must draw upon the experience of those who have been at the forefront of the state’s response. My own career in the Police Service of Pakistan began in 1988, and from my early assignments in the

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Taliban Reasserts Ban on ‘Foreign Jihad’, Signals Shift in Ties with Pakistan

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In a significant development for regional security, the Afghan Taliban in May 2025 reiterated its official policy prohibiting Afghan fighters from engaging in armed jihad outside Afghanistan. The statement, seen as a diplomatic gesture towards Pakistan, underscores a shifting dynamic in Kabul-Islamabad relations amid rising tensions over cross-border militancy. The announcement was made by Sheikh

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Pakistan’s Dual Battlefront: Fighting Terrorism and Framing Its Case on the Global Stage

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In a rare and significant acknowledgement, U.S. CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla recently praised Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts, specifically highlighting the country’s success in neutralising high-value ISIS-Khorasan (IS-KP) commanders, many of whom remained elusive even for top American agencies like the CIA. His comments, made in a classified briefing to U.S. lawmakers, are not only timely

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Global Endorsement, Regional Reckoning: Pakistan’s UN Mandate Reshapes the Counter terrorism Landscape

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Zahir Shah Sherazi   Pakistan has secured a remarkable diplomatic breakthrough at the United Nations by being entrusted with the vice-chairmanship of the UN Counter terrorism Committee and the chairmanship of the committee responsible for overseeing sanctions related to Afghanistan, the Taliban, and other designated groups. This achievement is not only a recognition of Pakistan’s

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