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Afghan Taliban and Cross Border Terrorism in Pakistan

Pakistan is witnessing a sharp rise in terrorist attacks linked to the Afghan Taliban’s support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). A new study reveals that Afghan nationals now dominate TTP infiltration groups, exposing Kabul’s complicity in cross-border militancy. As violence escalates, Islamabad must balance border control, diplomacy, and de-radicalisation to counter

Terrorism Beyond Borders: Why the TTP Threat Is Not Pakistan’s Alone

The resurgence of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) under the Taliban’s ideological protection is reactivating global terror networks across South and Central Asia. This op-ed explores how the TTP’s links with al-Qaeda, ISKP, and TIP make it a transnational threat, one that endangers U.S., Chinese, and regional interests alike, not just Pakistan’s stability.

TTP Resurgence: A Deadly Sequel with No End in Sight — Is Pakistan’s Patience Running Out?

Why does the TTP resurgence keep happening, like a bad sequel that no one wanted? Are we just blind to the patterns?

Afghanistan’s Taliban: Stuck in the Past, While the World Moves Forward

The Afghan Taliban’s regressive governance isolates Afghanistan, contrasting with the Muslim world’s embrace of education and progress.

TTP Statements Escalate Threats, Targets Economy Amid Tensions

TTP statements threaten PML-N, military-linked businesses, escalating tensions amid Pakistan’s political and security crisis.

Fitna Al-Khawarij Revisited: Terrorism 2.0

Fitna Al-Khawarij isn’t just history—it’s happening now. Afghan Taliban’s tacit support of TTP reignits violent extremism and threatens global peace.

Exposed: The ‘Napak Army’ Propaganda and Its Takfiri Roots

By targeting Pakistan military with Al-Qaeda-inspired “Napak Army” rhetoric echoing TTP’s violent Takfiri legacy, are Afghan Taliban endorsing TTP?

Afghan Social Media Targets Pakistan Army with Al-Qaeda Inspired Propaganda

Afghan Twitter revives “Napak Army” rhetoric, attacking Pakistan Army with extremist narratives amid Taliban’s governance failures.

Pakistan’s Dark December: A Decade After the APS Attack

Explore how the tragedy of the APS attack shaped Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and its connection to the resurgence of militant threats.

The Taliban Eclipse

Two years of Kabul’s takeover, what is new and what is old about the new rulers of Afghanistan?