South Asia Times

Security & Counter Terrorism

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

Taliban fighters celebrate the first-year anniversary of their takeover in front of the former U.S. Embassy in Kabul.

Rising Nuclear Terrorism Threats: Afghanistan’s Taliban Sanctuaries Endanger Global Peace and Regional Stability

SAT Commentary May 20, 2026

: Shari Baloch (alias Bramsh), the first female suicide bomber of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Majeed Brigade.

A Mother, A Teacher and then A Suicide Bomber: The Story of Shari Baloch

SAT Commentary May 19, 2026

Modi being received by Norway counterpart Jonas Gahr Store

The Oslo Contradiction: Why Norway’s Honors for Modi Cannot Mask India’s Authoritarian Shift

SAT May 19, 2026

The N40 Quetta-Taftan highway, an arterial road that handles all supply routes to Iran and the Saindak and Reko Diq projects

The BLA’s Terror Reality: Not a Baloch Rights Movement but a Security Threat to Pakistan

SAT Commentary May 18, 2026