Terrorism in Pakistan and particularly in KP has become active again after the Taliban captured the power in Afghanistan. Taliban mostly through Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is regarded as responsible for instigating this violence more often. This has not gone well with the Afghan Taliban’s main patron, the Pakistani government, who has put a lot of pressure on the Afghan […]
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New Extremist Groups — At Least In Name — Enter Pakistan’s Militant Scene – Analysis
Suicide bombers and gunmen penetrated a military base in northwestern Pakistan last week, killing eight soldiers. It was just the latest in a string of deadly attacks to hit the South Asian country, where militant violence has surged in recent years. But what was significant about the July 15 attack in the city of Bannu was the group that claimed […]
Read more ›The ISI’s Toxic Legacy: Will Pakistan Ever Be Able To Break Free? – Analysis
The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistan’s main intelligence agency, established in 1947. Initially a small military unit, it has grown into a powerful organization, often seen as more influential than the country’s government. Over the years, the military’s control over politics has allowed the ISI to operate almost like a separate state. Today, the ISI not only gathers intelligence, but […]
Read more ›Pakistan blames Afghanistan for its security failures: Fazl-ur-Rahman
Fazl-ur-Rahman also stated that during the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Afghan governments manipulated people into believing that Pakistan was Afghanistan’s enemy. He said now, the Islamic Emirate, is trying to overturn this mindset through the school curriculum. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman, the leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam political party, has said that Islamabad blames Kabul for its security failures. Fazl stated […]
Read more ›Unmasking The TTA-TTP Nexus: A Grave Threat To Regional Peace And Security – OpEd
The relationship between the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban (TTA) is a major threat to the stability of the region. The impact of terror activities from Afghan territories to the neighboring countries especially Pakistan has become a worrying issue. The TTP is a highly organized militant group that conducts systematic terror attacks to spread terror and insecurity in […]
Read more ›The Global Importance Of A Stable And Prosperous Pakistan – OpEd
Pakistan’s significance on the global stage cannot be overstated. As a nation strategically located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, its stability and prosperity are not just regional imperatives but global necessities. The importance of a stable and economically vibrant Pakistan spans various dimensions, including regional stability, counter-terrorism efforts, economic potential, global energy routes, […]
Read more ›Cross-Border Alliances: Afghan Safe Havens Empowering Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – OpEd
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant organization fighting against the state in Pakistan, operating safely from Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021. The UN reports that the TTP maintains a significant presence in Afghanistan as well, with strongholds spanning both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and boasts several thousand fighters in the region. Therefore, most […]
Read more ›3 killed in car bomb-and-gun attack on Pakistan military compound
Authorities in northwestern Pakistan said Monday that a suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a military compound, followed by several armed insurgents storming it, resulting in the death of at least three soldiers and injuries to 12 others. The pre-dawn raid occurred in the garrison city of Bannu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan. Local police officials and […]
Read more ›Seven civilians injured as militants attack army cantonment in northwest Pakistan
In a statement shared with the media, the Jaish-e-Fursan (Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group), a Pakistani Taliban or TTP faction, claimed responsibility for the attack. Security forces foiled an attack by militants near the outer wall of a military cantonment in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, wounding seven civilians, local outlets quoted police said. Per the report, militants attempted to enter the […]
Read more ›TTP: An Instigating Menace For Pakistan – OpEd
Amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning, emphasizing the country’s readiness to launch cross-border attacks if necessary. This declaration comes in response to growing security concerns and accusations that Afghan territory is being used to harbor militants targeting Pakistan. Asif’s comments underscore the delicate balance Pakistan must maintain between defending its sovereignty […]
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