As the UN updates sanctions on Taliban officials, growing scrutiny of militant networks underlines Pakistan’s long-standing security concerns
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Explore the legal rationale behind Pakistan’s cross-border precision airstrikes in Afghanistan. An academic analysis of Article 51, state sovereignty, and the TTP threat
This case underscores a growing paradox: in the digital age, ideological extremism can emerge within affluent, well-integrated communities far removed from traditional drivers of radicalization.
International attention is now catching up with Pakistan’s long-standing concerns over terrorism operating from Afghan territory
Pakistan launches Operation Ghazb-e-Lil-Haq against militant sanctuaries in Afghanistan amid rising TTP attacks, signaling a decisive shift in Islamabad’s security strategy.
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UN and Russian assessments highlight persistent militant networks in Afghanistan, raising regional security concerns despite Taliban control.
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An analysis of Pakistan’s cross-border action, security rationale, and regional implications amid rising militant threats.
UN report warns of rising TTP attacks from Afghanistan and growing regional terror threats, rejecting Taliban claims of eliminating militants.