Pakistan faces a resurgent TTP with suspected Afghan backing. The Bannu attack exposes security vulnerabilities. Can the UN’s report on Afghan ties force action?
The decision to launch Operation Sunrise against Lal Masjid was the result of years of strategic missteps and geopolitical calculations.
![Surging ISIS-K Threat in Afghanistan; Taliban Patrol Kabul Streets: August 27, 2021. [Image Credit: Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gettyimages--1600x900.webp "Taliban Patrol Kabul Streets: August 27, 2021")
ISIS-K threat surge in Afghanistan poses a significant threat to the regional security, with potential spillover into Pakistan.
The recent surge of mergers within the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) paints a concerning picture for Pakistan’s security landscape.
Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan aren’t new. Baloch separatists with a long history of unrest target CPEC. Who’s behind the recent surge? Could external actors be fueling tensions?
What might be the far-reaching implications of the speech by Afghan Taliban’s Supreme Leader on global affairs and societal norms?
Is it fair for Pakistan alone to tackle the TTA’s support of recognized terrorist groups, or should other countries also step up?
The Balochistan terrorism, led by the BLA and its allies, challenges Pakistan’s security through narratives, terror, and external support, urging immediate action for resolution
Trading of missile strikes between Iran & Pakistan was a bizarre episode. But the question is, what comes next, now that tensions have dialed down?
A strategic blunder at best, Iran has lost its soft image inside Pakistan in just one blow. After over 24 hours of Iranian strikes inside Pakistan, the latter’s response was highly anticipated.