Three members of security forces and one civilian killed in Pakistani Taliban attack in the southern Pakistani city, as Taliban attack Police HQ
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps launch drone attack on Israeli-owned ship in the Persian Gulf, according to BBC Persia
India to boost security measures as tension with China persist, the ITBP to raise seven new battalions to guard the Indian-China
The \”no first use\” (NFU) policy, which is the cornerstone of India\’s nuclear doctrine, has been questioned by some of the country\’s senior officials, who have suggested that it might as well contemplate a preemptive strike.
China-US tension heightens as US examines possibility of wind-driven deviation in Chinese Spy Balloon Path.
Owing to its historical and current ties to regional terrorist groups, TTP is one of China\’s greatest security challenges. However, it is strategically unsustainable unless the Afghan Taliban stop supporting it on the pretext of fulfilling their ethno-religious obligations.
![Al-Qaeda, TTP, ISKP in Pakistan's backyard: Pakistani troops observe the area from a hilltop post in Khyber district [File: Anjum Naveed/AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AP21312682025351-1.webp "Pakistani troops observe the area from a hilltop post in Khyber district")
Al Qaeda, TTP, and IS-KP pose a great threat to South Asia and the whole world. Sharing similar history and formation, these organizations converge on their origin. However, their beliefs in Islamic State and their area of influence provide a distinction among them.
While Pakistan has an ample sum of troubles to deal with, here is a case for why it should securitize disinformation. In hybrid and 5th generation warfare, cyberspace and disinformation campaigns are extremely lethal weapons used by enemy states. Hence, counter mechanisms must be a top priority.
The thing about hashtag wars is that their foundations are very shallow and are based on inaccuracies. Unfortunately, these trends in the contemporary period have an influence regardless of their credibility.
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and TTP are not a first-time-happening. But, what is unique about the latest round of peace talks? What is the possibility of success? What are the possible gains and anticipated losses if a settlement is to be concluded?