ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.
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Security forces killed 10 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district of KP amid a surge in terror attacks.
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Afghan woman Farishta Jami convicted of terrorism offences for planning to join Daesh in Afghanistan with her children.
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Security forces eliminated 13 terrorists in five operations across KP, reinforcing efforts to curb militancy in the region.
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A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan.
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Pakistani troops clash with Baloch insurgents in Kalat of Balochistan, leaving 18 security personnel and 23 rebels dead in heavy fighting.
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What’s behind Balochistan unrest, and why is the BLA’s fractured leadership in the spotlight again? Is the power struggle heating up?
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BLA commander Mushtaq Kohi killed in Kabul, raising questions on India’s alleged support for Baloch separatist groups.
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Pakistan urges action as US weapons left in Afghanistan are used by terrorists, amid reports of US demands for their return.
![Why does the TTP resurgence keep happening, like a bad sequel that no one wanted? Are we just blind to the patterns? [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ftcms_d6f6a15e-9ae3-4322-bf58-4378b4661d57.webp "ftcms_d6f6a15e-9ae3-4322-bf58-4378b4661d57")
Why does the TTP resurgence keep happening, like a bad sequel that no one wanted? Are we just blind to the patterns?