South Asia Times

Security & Counter Terrorism

Pakistani Taliban patrol in then their stronghold of Shawal in Pakistani tribal region of South Waziristan, Aug. 5, 2012.

Afghanistan’s Hollow Warnings on TTP Deepen Pakistan’s Security Crisis

SAT Commentary June 2, 2026

Provincial Mines and Mineral Development Secretary Zafar Bukhari briefed the meeting on affairs and objectives of the two companies

US Strategic Ambitions in Balochistan’s Mineral Wealth Amid Enduring Security Threats

SAT Commentary June 2, 2026

Afghanistan and Russia signed a military-technical cooperation agreement during the International Security Forum held in the Moscow region

Russia’s Military Agreement with the Taliban: Arming the Guardians of Pakistan’s Deadliest Foe

SAT Commentary May 30, 2026

Afghanistan and Russia have signed a military and technical cooperation agreement during the Moscow International Security Conference

Russia’s Taliban Gamble: Strengthening a Terror Sanctuary

SAT Commentary May 30, 2026

Pakistan’s Enduring Commitment to Deterrence

From Chagai-I to Today: Pakistan’s Enduring Commitment to Deterrence

Nazia Sheikh May 29, 2026

From Peshawar to Bara, citizens are turning public spaces into symbols of resistance against terrorism.

Terrorism is no longer met with silence

SAT Commentary May 27, 2026

BLA Terrorism, Exploited Baloch Women, Mahal Baloch, Baloch Family Destruction

From Law Student to BLA Suicide Bomber: The Tragic Exploitation of Mahal Baloch

SAT Commentary May 24, 2026

Sumaiya Qalandrani Baloch, who targeted a convoy of the Pakistani military in Balochistan’s Turbat district, poses with the Balochistan Liberation Army’s flag.

The Tragic Radicalization of Sumaiya Qalandrani Baloch

SAT Commentary May 23, 2026

Pakistani Taliban patrol in then their stronghold of Shawal in Pakistani tribal region of South Waziristan, Aug. 5, 2012.

Fitna al-Khawarij: The Resurgent Scourge Undermining Pakistan’s Stability

SAT Commentary May 22, 2026