Mahrang Baloch is hailed as a human rights defender, yet her rhetoric, symbolism, and political positioning reveal alignment with separatist objectives. Her activism reflects the dynamics of narrative warfare, where political fronts provide legitimacy to armed insurgencies.
Pakistan is once again at a critical juncture in its war against terrorism. A resurgent Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has intensified its attacks, posing a severe
Obaidullah Baheer’s critique misrepresents Pakistan’s counter-terrorism fight by equating it with America’s wars abroad. Unlike the US, Pakistan faces an existential threat from groups like the TTP and BLA, requiring a nuanced mix of military, legal, and development responses.
Despite strategic shifts and political tension, U.S.–Pakistan counterterrorism cooperation has endured, adapting to new threats and delivering results against groups like TTP, ISKP, and Al-Qaeda.
Operation Sarbakaf aims to reassert state control in Bajaur amid escalating militant violence, but civilian risks and disinformation complicate the battle.
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