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The Kabul Conundrum: Militants, Power Politics and Pakistan’s Dilemma

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(Mushtaq Yusufzai) In recent months, security dynamics between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again escalated, raising alarm bells across South Asia and the international community. Reports have surfaced that internationally wanted militants, including leaders of extremist groups, are present in sensitive areas of Kabul. This development not only threatens regional stability but also tests the […]

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Inside Kabul’s Green Zone: The Taliban’s Secret Shelter for Pakistan’s Most Wanted Terrorist

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(Shamim Shahid) In recent weeks, reports have emerged that the Afghan Taliban have placed the head of the Tehrik‑i‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, along with senior commanders Hafiz Gul Bahadur and Bashir Zaib, in what is being described as a “green zone” in Kabul a secure, protected area typically reserved for diplomats and

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Afghanistan’s War Rhetoric and the Hidden Battle for Taliban Leadership

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The statement attributed to Afghanistan’s acting defence minister that if Kabul is targeted, Islamabad would also not remain safe has raised an important question: whether it is a policy position or a threat linked to security and political messaging. The minister also suggested that Afghanistan could sustain a war for ten years. Afghanistan currently does

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Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions, The Fog of War, Strategic Realities and a Path to Peace

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(Arif Yousafzai) In February 2026, Islamabad became the focal point of scrutiny as cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces escalated. These confrontations have highlighted a stark reality: Pakistan’s western frontier has entered a critical security juncture. For Islamabad, the challenge is multidimensional. It is not merely a matter of borders but a complex interplay

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“One Attack, Multiple Strikes”, Pakistan’s Warning After In-Camera Security Session

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Pakistan’s senior security leadership recently held an in-camera briefing to explain the evolving security situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and the objectives behind the ongoing Operation Ghazab Lil Haqq. The closed-door session offered rare insight into the scale of the operation, the intelligence behind it, the Bagram airbase and the Afghan Taliban regime, and the

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Regional Stability Depends on Eliminating Militant Safe Havens

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We were briefed by military leadership the other day and were told these security and regional issues in detail. Afghanistan, the militant’s safe havens there and the ongoing conflict situation, developments in the Middle East, and the impact of attacks originating from hostile militant networks were all part of the discussion. Internal security matters of

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Operation Ghazab Lil Haq Ignites Afghan Resistance: Taliban Faces Unexpected Challenge

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(Shamim Shahid) The launch of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq by Pakistan has marked a significant moment in the ongoing struggle against terrorism along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. This operation, carried out in early March 2026, was a calculated and decisive measure aimed at ending cross-border terrorism, particularly targeting the safe havens of the Afghan Taliban and

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From Bagram to Borderlands: Pakistan’s Operation Ghazab Lil Haq Shakes the Afghan Frontline

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(Zahir Shah Shirazi) For weeks, tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated, marking one of the most intense periods of military operations in the region in recent years. Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, launched by Pakistan, represents a decisive response to a series of cross-border threats, targeting both Taliban elements and other terrorist groups that have

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Frontier Fires and Strategic Signals: Who Holds the Upper Hand?

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The situation in the region has entered a highly sensitive and complex phase following recent developments around Afghanistan. Over the past few days, air operations have reportedly targeted strategic military infrastructure, including Bagram Air Base, which is considered one of the largest military installations in Afghanistan. The base is significant not only because of its

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War, Narratives and Red Lines: Why the Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict Risks Becoming a Long Fight

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(Mushtaq Yusufzai) The escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are no longer confined to sporadic border skirmishes. What began as cross-border incidents has now evolved into sustained head-to-head clashes, airstrikes and retaliatory operations. Yet despite the intensity of the exchanges, there is still no clear roadmap towards a ceasefire. Wars are often easier to start

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