TTP’s resurgence under the Afghan Taliban threatens not just Pakistan but global stability, linking jihadist networks across South and Central Asia.
Perspectives
Faiqa Khanam

Terrorism Beyond Borders: Why the TTP Threat Is Not Pakistan’s Alone

The resurgence of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) under the Taliban’s ideological protection is reactivating global terror networks across South and Central Asia. This op-ed explores how the TTP’s links with al-Qaeda, ISKP, and TIP make it a transnational threat, one that endangers U.S., Chinese, and regional interests alike, not just Pakistan’s stability.

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Tragedy in Turbat: Sufyan Baloch and the Hijacking of Youth by Extremist Ideologues
Pakistan
Faiqa Khanam

Tragedy in Turbat: Sufyan Baloch and the Hijacking of Youth by Extremist Ideologues

On July 22, 2025, Sufyan Baloch, a student, turned turned militant, got killed during a security operation against terrorists in Turbat, Balochistan. At just 25, he had a university degree, access to government-sponsored scholarships, and a promising future. But by the time of his death, he was a armed terrorist affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

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