The U.S. “Do More” policy faces new challenges as Trump’s return could shift aid and counter-terrorism strategies in Afghanistan.
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Terrorism, Economics, and Ideology: Pakistan Confronting Fitna Al Khawarij
On Jan 5, TTP, labeled Fitna al Khawarij, declared war on Pakistan’s security and economy, making confronting Fitna al Khawarij essential for national stability.
![TTP statements threaten PML-N, military-linked businesses, escalating tensions amid Pakistan’s political and security crisis. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/010819104900109-320x179.webp)
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.
![Drop Site News (DSN) claims to expose global malfeasance, but its sensationalism and biased attacks against Pakistan tell a different story. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-34-320x179.webp)
Drop Site News: The Disinformation Blueprint Against Pakistan
Drop Site News (DSN) claims to expose global malfeasance, but its sensationalism and biased attacks against Pakistan tell a different story.
![Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reveals that the Taliban requested $35.93M to relocate TTP fighters from Afghan border areas. [Image via Amu]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Asif-Pak-320x179.webp)
Khawaja Asif says Taliban Requested $35.93 Million to ‘Relocate’ TTP
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reveals that the Taliban requested $35.93M to relocate TTP fighters from Afghan border areas.
![Afghan Twitter revives "Napak Army" rhetoric, attacking Pakistan Army with extremist narratives amid Taliban's governance failures. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-31-320x179.webp)
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.
![Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape. [Image via TASS]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/putinsigns-320x179.webp)
Russia’s Taliban Pivot: A Calculated Play or a Risky Gamble?
Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape.
![Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pak-Afghan-border1675358892-0-320x179.webp)
Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes in Paktika
Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries
![US Embassy condemns IEA injustice against women in Afghanistan, warning it threatens global justice and human rights. [Image via Khaama]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Afghan-women-320x179.webp)
US Embassy Condemns Oppression of Women by AIG
US Embassy condemns IEA injustice against women in Afghanistan, warning it threatens global justice and human rights.
![ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions. [Image via Facebook@BajaurANPTigers]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1261708_2783326_ANP-jirga_akhbar-320x179.webp)
ANP-led Jirga Demands Opening of Pak-Afghan Border
ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions.
