In the line of Pashtoon nonviolent uprisings in the 20th century by Bacha Khan and Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai already discussed in the previous articles against the atrocities and suppressive policies inflected upon Pashtoon population by colonial power and particularly Pakistani establishment after creation of Pakistan, the emergence of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement is a new phenomenon of 21st century in […]

The militant outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been at the heart of several attacks in Pakistan lately. Most recently, it has been accused of the explosion in a mosque in Peshawar at the end of January 2023, which killed over 100 people. These attacks point to the TTP gearing up for an ideological battle, which could see the introduction of […]

Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called on the international community to help in capacity building of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to take on the threats of terrorism. Speaking at a panel at this year’s Munich Security Conference, Bhutto-Zardari said: “We all want to see women receiving education in Afghanistan.” “We all want to see a more inclusive […]

Somewhat unknown to the general public before August 15, 2021, the current, interim Defence Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid is now one of the most recognized names and faces among the Taliban leadership. The son of the infamous co-founder of the Taliban movement Mullah Mohammad Omer and nephew (alleged) of the current interim […]

The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Illegally Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are two regions with a shared history, but vastly different realities in terms of development. AJK is a self-governing territory within Pakistan, while IIOJK is a region occupied by India and has been subject to significant political unrest and conflict. In terms of infrastructure, […]

In the aftermath of murderous attacks, most recently a suicide attack in a mosque in Peshawar, one would expect the state to declare total and unremitting war on the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the largest and deadliest militant umbrella organization in Pakistan. The dysfunction of the state, unending political instability, and unprecedented economic crisis encourage the TTP. It is a good […]

Pakistan witnessed a gruesome suicide bombing in a mosque on 30 January 2023 in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Over 100 people were killed and more than 220 wounded. Omar Mukaram Khorasani, the head of the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), a splinter group of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.1 The TTP denied the claim and insisted that it does not […]

In the world of international affairs, there are no permanent allies or adversaries; rather, only interests are paramount. This guideline is followed by every nation state in the globe, and Pakistan is no exception. The foreign policy direction of Pakistan has always been vibrant. As the globe moves from uni-polarity to multi-polarity, Pakistan must adjust its foreign policy priorities to […]

In the backdrop of US invasion of Afghanistan, Pakistan has been embroiled in countering an insurgency in its tribal areas. The War on terrorism (WOT) was initiated in Afghanistan, and its fallout was ensued with the creation of insurgent groups. These insurgents in their attempt to profit from the war began to become mercenaries for hire. By capitalizing on the […]

At least two soldiers and two militants have been killed in an attack by a group of armed men on the central police station in Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi police say that in addition to the dead, six rangers and three policemen were injured and transferred to the hospital for treatment. Murtaza Wahab, a government adviser, confirmed that police and paramilitary […]